Thermal Scopes for Division of Wildlife

The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 25 thermal riflescopes and 15 thermal handheld monoculars to be used by the Division of Wildlife. The contract will commence upon execution and terminate on August 31, 2021, with no option to renew. Bids are due by May 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM CST, and the winning bidder must deliver the items prior to the contract end date. The IFB specifies firm pricing requirements, including a price per thermal riflescope and thermal handheld monocular. The contract will be awarded to the compliant low bidder meeting the detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The previous awards for this solicitation were made to Lawmen's & Shooters' Supply, Inc. for the handheld thermal monoculars in the amount of $27,507.45, and to Ray O'Herron Co, Inc. for the thermal riflescopes in the amount of $109,975.00. The total contract value is not provided, but will be determined based on the winning bids received. There is no information on any incumbent vendors or technology integration requirements.