72" Orange Carsonite Boundary PostsBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Correction's Correctional Industries (ICI) facility in Plainfield, Indiana, through the State of Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division, is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of 1,200 units of 72-inch orange Carsonite boundary posts (Item ID: PS-CBM7204|76000151531). This Request for Quotation (RFQ), identified as sourcing event 005150000087576, represents a straightforward goods procurement with clearly defined specifications and quantities. Bidders must submit unit pricing and extended total pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis, with awarded prices to be firm and non-negotiable. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of June 9, 2026, at 9:57 a.m. EDT; completed bid packages must be submitted via email to Bertha Hoesman at bhoesman@idoc.in.gov, with electronic submission through the Supplier Portal not permitted. No bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled, and a binding agreement will be established only upon issuance of a Purchase Order following the bid evaluation period. Respondents must complete the Indiana Economic Impact Form (State Form 51778), provide drug-free workplace certification, verify employment eligibility through E-Verify, submit non-collusion certifications, and demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

The solicitation incorporates multiple procurement preference opportunities available to eligible organizations, including preferences for U.S.-manufactured products, Indiana business enterprises, Indiana-manufactured goods, recycled materials, small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses, with respondents required to complete applicable preference claim forms and provide supporting documentation, including manufacturer certifications where necessary. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontractor commitment goals apply to this solicitation, requiring respondents claiming these preferences to submit completed commitment forms accompanied by signed letters from certified subcontractors detailing scope of work and participation percentages. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor are any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements noted for this procurement. The solicitation does not specify a funding source, contract term length, or award value range; bidders should reference the complete bid documents available through the Bid Documents link for comprehensive specifications and any additional procurement requirements or restrictions applicable to this opportunity.