23-041 inmate supplies and clothing

This state and local contracting opportunity is for Inmate Supplies and Clothing for the Floyd County Jail and Prison in Georgia. The procurement is being conducted by the Floyd County Board of Commissioners. The contract covers a wide range of personal care items, inmate clothing, bedding, and laundry items, with estimated quantities ranging from 100 to 170,000 units per item. Key requirements include detailed product specifications, stenciling and labeling of uniforms, and compliance with all applicable regulations. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on November 2, 2023, and the contract term is for 3 years with the option to renew annually up to 5 years. Pricing is expected to remain firm for the first year, with increases thereafter limited to the Consumer Financing Index. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) and is most advantageous to the County, with price and other factors considered.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid tabulation results show pricing from five vendors - Charm-Tex, Bob Barker, Hair by Hard Time, Tabb Victory, and Akoni Products Textiles Supply. No information is provided regarding incumbent suppliers or existing infrastructure. The total bid amounts range from $13,125 to $352,300 for the jail contract, and from $5,557 to $176,000 for the prison contract.