26-426DOC-GRAHA-B-50152 | IDOC Mattress/Pillow Manufacturing Supplies

Solicitation 26-426DOC-GRAHA-B-50152 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections for a three-year contract to supply mattress and pillow manufacturing materials to the Graham Correctional Center Industries in Hillsboro, Illinois. The scope of work includes the procurement of pillow inserts, airstring fiber mattress cores, poly-foam mattress cores, and various vinyl covering materials. All covering materials must be RF heat sealable and compatible with the state's specific equipment. A key technical requirement is compliance with NFPA 701 and CFR 1632 flame-retardancy standards, as clarified in Amendment 1. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest line-item price. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the BidBuy portal and provide samples for technical testing and approval prior to the award. Delivery is required on an FOB Destination basis to the Graham Correctional Center ICI Warehouse, with a required delivery window of 30 days from the receipt of an order. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general commercial liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as auto liability and worker's compensation. Mandatory submissions include the Illinois Vendor Disclosure Form or the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form. The contract includes standard state protections, such as indemnification of the State of Illinois, adherence to prevailing wage laws, and a twelve-month warranty on all supplies to ensure they are free from defects and of good workmanship.