Stateville CC DO 1370 Work boots for individuals in custody

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for the procurement of black work boots, in men's sizes 7 through 15, for individuals in custody at the Stateville Correctional Center. This is a new acquisition with a contract term beginning upon final signatures and ending on June 30, 2023. Bids are due by December 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. and must be submitted electronically via BidBuy or email, as no manual bid submissions will be accepted. The procurement requires the vendor to deliver the boots within 60 days of contract execution, with all transportation and handling costs included in the F.O.B. Destination pricing. The vendor will not be allowed to use any subcontractors, and the contract does not involve any set-aside or minority participation requirements. The procurement will be funded using State of Illinois fiscal year 2023 funds.

This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range, vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Certifications, which cover a wide range of requirements including compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions and lobbying, environmental regulations, drug-free workplace policies, and restrictions on foreign-made materials.