Sourcewell RFP# 072826 Fencing Materials and Products with Services

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office is soliciting proposals through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing for fencing materials, products, and related services under RFP #072826, with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The resulting Master Agreements will serve not only Illinois state agencies but also participating governmental units including counties, cities, school districts, institutions of higher education, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories — establishing a multi-jurisdictional cooperative vehicle rather than a state-only procurement.

The scope covers fencing materials, products, and related installation or service offerings. Vendors must obtain complete solicitation documents from the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov; all inquiries route through Sourcewell, not the State of Illinois directly.

The initial Master Agreement term is four years with options for up to three additional one-year extensions, contingent on supplier compliance with mandatory minimum requirements and annual certifications. The State reserves the right to evaluate awarded contracts for best-value determinations and may impose Illinois Business Enterprise Program goals or contracting goals with Illinois small businesses as requirements.

Participating governmental units must register in both the Illinois Procurement Gateway and BidBuy systems before contract execution. The participating agreement is contingent upon appropriated funds and may be terminated or suspended at the State's sole discretion without penalty if funding becomes unavailable or is reduced due to legislative or gubernatorial action. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act. The Illinois Court of Claims holds exclusive jurisdiction over claims; the State does not waive sovereign immunity and will not enter into binding arbitration. All public records are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.