MC uniforms lincolns academy cadets

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of MC uniforms for the Illinois Lincoln's Challenge Academy Cadets located in Rantoul, Illinois. The Central Management Agency on behalf of the Illinois Department of Military Affairs is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a master contract for the purchase of uniform clothing, accessories, and outerwear on an as-needed basis over a contract term of three (3) years, with the possibility of up to ten (10) years total. The IFB includes detailed line item specifications for various uniform components such as shirts, pants, jackets, and accessories, with a requirement for the winning vendor(s) to provide silk screening of the Lincoln's Challenge Academy logo. Bids are due by the date and time published in the BidBuy solicitation system, and no bidder's conference is scheduled. Pricing must be submitted on a per-item basis, with the quantities estimated for the initial contract term, and an economic price adjustment clause is included allowing for price increases tied to the Producer Price Index, with a maximum allowable adjustment.

This contract opportunity does not include any small business, minority, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. Subcontracting is allowed, with disclosure requirements for subcontracts over $50,000. The contract was awarded to Galls, LLC for $379,725 over the initial 36-month term, with no renewal options. Four vendors submitted bids, with three unsuccessful bidders: Arena Sports USA, Inc., Word of Promotions, and Chicago Uniforms Company. The contract award represents the estimated financial return to the state over the life of the contract and does not specify the estimated gross revenue to the vendor.