Zippers, Ladder-Lock Buckles, Black Nylon Webbing, and Belts

The Illinois Department of Corrections is soliciting bids on a Basic Ordering Agreement for zippers, ladder-lock buckles, black nylon webbing, and garrison-style belts for correctional officer uniforms, with bids due August 20, 2026.

The BOA covers ten line items totaling specified quantities: 15,000 units of 7-inch brass zippers for officer pants; 5,000 units of 20-inch black plastic coil zippers for coats; 2,500 units of 24-inch white plastic coil zippers; 5,050 units of 28-inch black plastic coil zippers; 50 units of 28-inch brass zippers and 50 units of 30-inch brass zippers for security coats; 10,000 units of 5/8-inch single-sided ladder-lock buckles; 5,000 yards of 5/8-inch black nylon webbing; 1,000 units of 55-inch leather garrison-style belts; and 360 units of 64-inch leather garrison-style belts. Visual specifications for the garrison belt and ladder-lock buckle are provided as attachments. Vendors must submit samples for each item to Centralia Correctional Center for approval before delivering full orders.

The contract term runs through June 30, 2027. Pricing must be submitted as net unit prices with all trade and quantity discounts deducted; all prices are F.O.B. destination with transportation and handling paid by the vendor. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, at the facility's warehouse receiving dock. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy or email. A $15 minority contractor initiative fee applies to awards of $1,000 or more.