26-426DOC-GRANT-B-50077 | IDOC - Library Reading Materials

The Illinois Department of Corrections has awarded contract 26-426DOC-GRANT-B-50077 to Dura Brands, Inc. for the procurement of new library reading materials for 28 correctional facilities. The contract is valued at 118,860.98 dollars with a performance period extending through February 15, 2026, and a delivery deadline of December 31, 2025. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide new books, many of which must be pre-processed with specific spine labels and book pockets. Fiction labels must follow a specific author format, while non-fiction labels must include the Dewey decimal number and cutter. Additionally, new and unused books must be wrapped to protect the covers. The award was based on the lowest line item price from responsive and responsible bidders. The vendor is required to meet a 4 percent Business Enterprise Program goal and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability. Deliveries to statewide facilities require five business days of advance notification and must occur between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. Invoicing is handled by Grant Accounting, with a strict requirement that expenses incurred through June 30 must be submitted by July 31 of the same year to avoid potential claims through the Illinois Court of Claims.