26-444DHS-MIS44-B-51854 | ISVI Monarch Braille Devices IFB

Solicitation 26-444DHS-MIS44-B-51854 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services for the procurement of eight Humanware Monarch refreshable braille devices for the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville, Illinois. Each device must include a standard accessory package consisting of a case, five protective membranes, a USB-C charging brick and cable, and three international power adapters. The contract explicitly prohibits substitutions, requires all items to be new and unused, and mandates a delivery deadline of June 15, 2026. The award will be granted to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with a three-year warranty required from the date of delivery. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Information and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions, including a Cloud Hosting Appendix and specific accessibility standards under the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act. Vendors must submit electronic bids via BidBuy and provide comprehensive certifications regarding tax compliance, anti-collusion, and labor practices. Administrative requirements include maintaining general commercial liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence and adhering to a forty-five day state inspection and acceptance period. Invoices are to be submitted to the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired upon completion of the contract, subject to the State Prompt Payment Act and statutory offsets.