Sewing Materials and Belts

The Illinois Department of Corrections is issuing a Blanket Order Agreement for sewing materials and belts, with a due date of August 10, 2026. The procurement covers ladderlocks and black nylon webbing for officer pants, zippers for pants, coats, and dietary toppers, and belts for officers.

The BOA structure allows ICI to issue multiple purchase orders over the contract term without requiring separate competitive solicitations for each transaction, provided purchases remain within established terms and pricing parameters. Specific quantities, delivery schedules, and pricing will be negotiated and documented within individual purchase order releases against the blanket order framework.

The Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions govern the contract. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, naming the State as additional insured. A $15 minority contractor initiative fee applies to contracts of $1,000 or more. Prevailing wage requirements apply to applicable service categories, with vendors responsible for compliance verification through the Illinois Department of Labor. Payment procedures are governed by the State Prompt Payment Act with invoicing deadlines of July 31 following service delivery through June 30. Records must be maintained for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are used. The State retains sole and exclusive ownership of all work product and deliverables. The contract is subject to Illinois law, the Illinois Court of Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, and the State does not waive sovereign immunity.