Various Office Furniture

The state of Illinois, through the Office of the Secretary of State, is seeking bids from qualified vendors for various types of seating to be used in facilities throughout the state. The procurement, an Invitation for Bid (IFB), is for a range of office furniture items including stackable chairs, counter stools, task chairs, and executive chairs. The resulting contract will have an initial term upon execution through June 30, 2026, with the state having the option to renew for an additional 1 year. Bidders must submit all required forms and attachments, including a pricing proposal, by the Bid Due Date of September 17, 2024. The pricing must include the cost for shipping, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total cost. The IFB indicates that the total payments under this contract are estimated to be a certain amount but shall not exceed a maximum without a formal amendment. The contract may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds, and the state encourages the hiring of qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from any Illinois adult correctional center.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not indicate the existence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. While the IFB does not provide specific budget information, it states that there are no specific budget constraints mentioned, and the award will be made to the vendor with the lowest responsive and responsible bid.