Renewal Notice - QM - Winter Hats - SM

This state and local contract opportunity issued by the Illinois State Police is for a three-year renewal option with Bob Barker for quartermaster winter uniform hats, with a contract term from January 24, 2024, to January 23, 2027. The procurement was conducted through an Invitation for Bid process, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract requires the vendor to provide winter uniform hats that meet specific design and quality specifications, including a Montana Peak style with four dents in the crown, made of winter felt material with eyelets, a sweatband lined with oil silk, and accommodations for a chin strap. The vendor must submit 10 pre-production hats for approval, and delivery of the hats is required within 45-60 days after contract award. The total award amount for the three-year renewal is $214,856.00.

The solicitation included a 30% utilization goal for both the Veterans Business Program (VBP) and Business Enterprise Program (BEP), but the awarded vendor did not identify any certified BEP or VBP firms in their utilization plan. The contract award decision was based on the justification presented by the purchasing agency. There were two unsuccessful bidders for this contract opportunity, and the incumbent vendor, Bob Barker, was awarded the renewal contract.