Rebid Custom Dog Mascot Costume

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in Illinois is seeking a vendor to create a custom dog costume to be used as a mascot. The requested costume must be between 5'10" to 6' tall, with a slightly rounded black Labrador body, white chest patch, brown eyes, and a red collar with an ID tag. The vendor must have at least one year of experience in designing and manufacturing custom mascot costumes and is responsible for the complete manufacturing, including providing a proof drawing for approval, applying Scotchgard treatment, using moisture-wicking and easily cleanable materials, and incorporating a ventilation system with a built-in fan and cooling packs. The vendor must also provide a custom carry bag/container, a care and maintenance manual, and a one-year warranty, as well as annual cleaning and return of the costume to the agency's office in Springfield, Illinois for five years. The pricing must include all shipping costs. The contract opportunity is an open rebid, with a submission deadline of January 26, 2024.

This procurement is open to all vendors in the state's BidBuy procurement system. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified. The contract opportunity does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not specified.