Opportunity

Illinois BidBuy #26-426DOC-CENTR-B-51587

Illinois DOC seeks 7.5oz Kelly Green Twill fabric for correctional uniforms

Posted

March 25, 2026

Respond By

March 31, 2026

Identifier

26-426DOC-CENTR-B-51587

NAICS

313310

This opportunity involves the Illinois Department of Corrections (Centralia Correctional Center) seeking bids for specialized textile material: - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Centralia Correctional Center - Product Requested: - 7.5oz Kelly Green Twill fabric - Composition: 65% polyester / 35% cotton - Weight: 7.5 oz +/- 0.25 oz per square yard - Thread count: approx. 124 x 54 - Yarn sizes: warp 26/1, fill 20/1 - Construction: 2 x 1 twill - Cuttable width: 60 to 64 inches - Roll length: 125 to 150 yards - Color: Green, Pantone #16-6138 TPX or agency-approved equivalent - Quantity: 15,000 yards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit samples for approval before full shipment - All samples will be destroyed unless return shipping is arranged - "Brand name or equal" submissions allowed; bidders must prove equivalency - Fabric must meet specific performance standards (shrinkage, pilling, tensile strength, tear resistance) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands named; open to any vendor meeting specifications - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Centralia Correctional Center, Centralia, Illinois

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of 7.5oz Kelly Green Twill fabric, composed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, intended for individual-in-custody jumpsuits and coats at the Centralia Correctional Center. The fabric must meet specific weight, thread count, yarn size, construction, and performance characteristics, including shrinkage, pilling, tensile strength, and tear resistance. Vendors are required to submit samples for approval before shipment, and the solicitation allows for "brand name or equal" submissions. The total quantity requested is 15,000 yards.

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