DAT - Winter Uniform Hats

The Illinois State Police is seeking a vendor to provide brand‑name Stratton Campaign Style Felt Hat F40 winter uniform hats for its personnel on a multi‑year blanket basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑priced, responsible and responsive bidder and will run through June 29 2030, with an initial three‑year period. Vendors must submit a complete bid package through the state’s BidBuy portal, include required disclosures, and be prepared to ship sample hats for evaluation. • Supply up to 250 hats per fiscal year (estimated total 1,000 hats over four fiscal years) – sizes include regular, long‑oval, extra‑long‑oval, and wide‑oval. • Hats must be new, name‑brand Stratton F40, manufactured in the United States; custom‑fit manufacturing is allowed but subcontracting is prohibited. • Vendor must provide 10 no‑charge evaluation samples within 10 business days of notification; all orders must be fulfilled within 60 days of receipt. • All bids must be submitted electronically by 11 Dec 2026 1 PM CT, include the Vendor Disclosure (Form A or IPG Form B), and remain firm for 90 days after opening. • The contract includes standard Illinois terms, a $15 minority‑contractor fee, insurance requirements, and a requirement to retain records for at least three years.