Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-CENTR-B-54240

Illinois DOC procurement of five colors of twill fabric

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking 105,000 yards of color-specific twill fabric for its Centralia Correctional Center sewing program. - Buyer: Illinois Department of Corrections, Centralia Correctional Center; used by Illinois Correctional Industries. - OEMs and vendors: No fabric manufacturers or vendors are named. No OEM is specified. - Products and quantities: Black twill, 5,000 yards; Kelly Green, 15,000 yards; Light Blue, 50,000 yards; Navy Blue, 25,000 yards; and Tan, 10,000 yards. No part numbers are provided. - Key specifications: Black, Kelly Green, Navy Blue, and Tan are generally specified at 7.5 oz./sq. yd. (±0.25), 65% polyester/35% cotton (±5%), 86 × 46 finished thread count, 2 × 1 twill, and 64-inch cuttable width (±0.50). Light Blue has a separate specification: 5.2 oz./sq. yd. (±0.25), 124 × 54 thread count, and 60–64-inch cuttable width. Color must match the specified Pantone references or, where allowed, an agency-approved equivalent. - Notable requirements: Rolls generally must contain 125–150 yards of continuous fabric. A one-yard sample is required for approval before shipment. Fabric must meet the applicable colorfastness, strength, shrinkage, abrasion, pilling, and other performance tests. Delivery is FOB destination, with all goods due by the stated deadline; this is a one-time purchase.

Description

Centralia Correctional Center is seeking to procure black, kelly green, light blue, navy blue, and tan twill fabric for clothing production. The solicitation lists quantities of 5,000, 15,000, 50,000, 25,000, and 10,000 yards respectively. The fabric will support the Illinois Correctional Industries sewing program and clothing for individuals in custody and staff. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy with the required contract, offer, and vendor disclosure documents.

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