Renewal Casual Footwear Statewide Master

The state of Illinois has issued a renewal opportunity for a Statewide Master Contract for Casual Footwear. The contract is being procured through the Invitation for Bid process and is being awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. The contract term is for 24 months from May 25, 2018, to May 24, 2020, with one renewal option. The contract covers the provision of a wide range of casual footwear products, including men's, women's, and children's styles, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 pairs. Pricing terms include a fixed price per unit, with the option for periodic price adjustments based on market conditions. Responses to this renewal opportunity are due by October 15, 2022, with a contract award anticipated in November 2022.

The contract is open to all interested and qualified vendors, with no set-asides for specific types of organizations. The current incumbent supplier is Shoe Corp, and funding for the contract will come from the state's general fund allocation for clothing and footwear purchases. The total award amount for the current 24-month term is $37,260.00, and the contract renewal includes one additional renewal option.