RFI - IDOC - Virtual Class Room Equipment - JTW

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) seeking information from qualified firms experienced in providing and establishing equipment and services for online staff training services. The RFI is not a procurement method and will not result in a contract, but rather is intended to gather non-proprietary, non-price information about industry practices and innovations related to virtual classroom equipment, including types of devices for education/healthcare/clinical video platforms, determining proper equipment utilization, and prioritizing deferred maintenance projects. Responses are due by November 2, 2020 at 10:00 am CST. The IDOC reserves the right not to issue a solicitation as a result of this RFI, and any information provided will be subject to public disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The RFI prohibits respondents from providing pricing, customized solutions, or other information that could disqualify them from participating in future related procurements.

The RFI requires electronic submissions only through the BidBuy procurement platform. Respondents may provide general information about industry trends, products, services, and best practices, but are not required to do so in order to participate in any future procurement process that may result from this RFI. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The potential award value or budget range for any future related procurement is not specified.