26-406AGR-SUPPO-B-51632 | AGR-Support Services-Envelope Printing Machine

The contract solicitation 26-406AGR-SUPPO-B-51632, issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture under Support Services, seeks the procurement of one IJET Color 1175 Pro Printing Machine or an equivalent model, structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement with a term extending into 2026. Despite being labeled as a purchase under $50,000 threshold for subcontracting, no definitive contract value is established due to incomplete pricing data in the ordering table where all unit and extended price fields remain as placeholders. Delivery is required F.O.B. DESTINATION to the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 801 E. Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702, with all transportation, handling, and associated costs included in the unit price. Performance must adhere strictly to State specifications and applicable federal and Illinois laws, with work expected to be conducted without disruption to State operations and within defined timeframes, as “time is of the essence.” The vendor must ensure the equipment is merchantable, free from defects, properly labeled with manufacturer, model, and serial information, and complies with all relevant state and federal laws regarding labeling, sale, and delivery. The contract imposes significant compliance obligations, including mandatory insurance coverage for general liability, auto liability, and workers’ compensation, as well as adherence to Illinois prevailing wage laws for any covered personnel. Background checks may be conducted on vendor staff, and any individual failing a check must be immediately reassigned. Subcontracting requires prior written approval from the State, with all subcontractors required to carry identical certifications and disclosures, and any changes to subcontractors must be reported in real time. The vendor is prohibited from employing current State employees during the contract term and must notify the agency if intending to do so. The State retains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days’ notice or for cause due to performance failures, safety risks, or financial incapacity. All warranties for supplies and services survive inspection and payment, and the State has full authority to inspect, audit, and accept deliverables upon delivery. Invoicing must occur upon completion of work or milestones through the Illinois Procurement Gateway, in compliance with 30 ILCS 105/25. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clause numbers are used; instead, the contract references a series of Illinois-specific sections covering payment, audit, confidentiality, indemnification, freedom of information, and record retention. There is no published