Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-CENTR-B-53701
Illinois DOC Centralia Correctional Center solicits bids for bulk fabric and material supply for correctional facility manufacturing
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
27-426DOC-CENTR-B-53701
NAICS
424310, 313210
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), Centralia Correctional Center, is soliciting bids for a large-scale supply of various fabrics and materials to support its Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) manufacturing program. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections, Centralia Correctional Center - Products/Materials Requested: - White Broadcloth: 75,000 yards, 50% polyester/50% cotton, 3.25 oz, white (Pantone 11-0601 TPX) - Black Ripstop Fabric: 15,000 yards, 65% polyester/35% cotton, 6.5 oz, Teflon treated, Pirate black (Pantone 19-4305 TPX) - White Poplin Fabric: 10,000 yards, 65% polyester/35% cotton, 4.5 oz, crease-resistant, white (Pantone 11-0601 TPX) - Emerald Green 1000 Denier Nylon: 5,000 yards, Cordura, 10 oz, FRX coating, emerald green - Dacron Batting: 5,000 yards, 100% polyester, 1 oz, 1 inch thick - #10 Duck Cotton Fabric: 5,000 yards, unbleached natural, 15 oz, double-filled - Polyester Mesh: 1,000 yards, 100% polyester, 4.5 oz, hexagonal mesh - 54 Tan Vinyl Ticking: 10,000 yards, 10.5 oz, flame retardant, double-sided coating - Intended Uses: - Materials will be used to manufacture boxers, officer pants, officer shirts, security blankets, observation blankets, mail bags, laundry bags, and shower curtains for correctional facility operations. - Technical Requirements: - Each fabric type must meet detailed specifications for fiber content, weight, color, finish, and performance. - Vendors must submit fabric samples for approval prior to shipment. - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand names are mandated; all products must meet the outlined technical specifications. - Notable Requirements: - All materials must be delivered by the contract end date and approved by IDOC prior to acceptance. - No set-aside for small businesses; open to all qualified vendors.
Description
The solicitation is for the procurement of various fabric materials including Broadcloth, Rip Stop, White Poplin, Denier Nylon Emerald Green, Dacron Batting, Duck Cotton, Polyester Mesh, and Vinyl Ticking. These materials will be used by Illinois Correctional Industries at Centralia Correctional Center to manufacture products such as boxers, officer pants, officer shirts, security blankets, observation blankets, mail bags, laundry bags, and shower curtains. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for each fabric type and requires vendors to submit samples for approval before shipment. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Illinois BidBuy portal by September 17, 2026.