Shawnee Correctional Center Steel for grills

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking qualified vendors to supply steel materials and fabricated components for grill manufacturing at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois. This procurement requires the delivery of specific raw materials and finished goods components to support the production of two grill models: a No Swivel Pedestal Grill and a Family Grill. The material specifications include 12 sheets of 48" x 96" mild steel sheet metal, 62 sheets of 48" x 96" 3/16" mild steel sheet metal, 23 sheets of 48" x 96" 12 gauge mild steel sheet metal, 21 sticks of 3" OD x .120 gauge x 20' mild steel tube, 4 sticks of 1" OD x .060 gauge x 20' mild steel tube, 24 compression springs, 42 sticks of 5/8" x 20' mild steel rod, and 260 sticks of 1/4" x 20' mild steel rod, along with various fabricated components such as grates, handles, legs, base plates, and heat deflectors as detailed in the attached Bills of Materials. All materials must be delivered to 6665 State Route 146 East, Vienna, Illinois 62995, with sales tax to be excluded from quotes. The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2026, with proposals due by February 11, 2026. Vendors should direct inquiries to Allen Lawless at (618) 658-8331 or allen.lawless@illinois.gov, with billing contact to Elizabeth A. Jeffers at Elizabeth.A.Jeffers@Illinois.gov.

The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with State of Illinois procurement regulations and maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with worker's compensation insurance as required by law. The contract will be governed by the Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services contracts, including provisions for the State Prompt Payment Act with invoices due by July 31 for work completed through June 30. The contract may be partially or wholly funded with federal funds, with the specific percentage and amount to be detailed in the award notice. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents.