Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-MENAR-B-53941

Illinois DOC seeks White Tubular Knit Jersey Fabric Bolts for T-shirt manufacturing (multi-year supply)

Illinois Department of Corrections (Menard Correctional Center) is seeking a vendor for a multi-year supply of white tubular knit jersey fabric bolts for T-shirt manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections - Menard Correctional Center - Products Requested: - Approximately 225,000 lbs. of white tubular knit jersey fabric bolts over three years - Annual quantity: 75,000 lbs. per year - Fabric specifications: - 4.5 oz. per square yard - 50/50 poly/long staple cotton yarn blend (26/1 first quality yarn) - Counts per inch: CPI 32-36, WPI 28-32 - Widths: 20 to 33 inches - Anti-shrink, anti-curl, no resin finish - Roll size: 35-45 lbs., core size: 2" to 2.5" - Poly bagged and labeled with weight, width, and mill name - Color matched to Pantone #11-4800 TPX or agency-approved equivalent - No seams, no seconds, consistent width throughout roll - Unique Requirements: - One-yard sample required from lowest bidder for approval before award - Sample will be destroyed upon contract execution - Preference for products manufactured in the United States - Strict delivery and security protocols - "Or equal" submissions permitted if all specifications are met - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; open to all qualified fabric manufacturers - Opportunity is open to all qualified vendors; no administrative restrictions noted.

Description

Menard Correctional Center is seeking to procure approximately 225,000 pounds of white tubular knit jersey fabric bolts to be used in the manufacturing of white T-shirts for the Illinois Department of Corrections. The fabric is specified as 4.5 oz. per square yard, yarn blend 50/50 Poly/Long Staple Cotton, with various widths and quality requirements including anti-shrink and anti-curl properties. A sample will be required for approval before the bid is awarded, and the sample will be destroyed upon contract execution. The contract covers supply over multiple years with detailed specifications for each year.

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