DAT - Winter Uniform Hats

Solicitation 27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53899 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois State Police to establish a three-year, as-needed contract for the procurement of brand name Stratton Campaign Style Felt Hat F40 winter uniform hats. The hats must be Illinois Brown with a black band at the base and feature a specific oil silk lined sweatband. The vendor is responsible for providing custom measurements and manufacturing if standard oval styles do not fit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with the requirement that the winning bidder provide ten sample hats for specification verification within ten business days of notification. Deliveries must be made to the Illinois State Police Quartermaster in Springfield, Illinois, within 60 days of order receipt, with all prices including shipping and handling. Strict packaging and labeling requirements are mandated, including individual boxing and specific size and oval type markings on both the boxes and the hats. Bidders must submit all responses electronically via the BidBuy portal by November 12, 2026, and must provide comprehensive vendor disclosures, including financial certifications and taxpayer identification. The contract includes standard Illinois state clauses regarding the availability of appropriations, prevailing wage requirements, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty for defects.