Adjustable Hook-less Shower Curtains for ASPC- Lewis.

The state of Arizona is seeking adjustable hook-less shower curtains specifically for the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) at the Lewis facility. This procurement opportunity is a product-based contract focusing on supplying specialized shower curtains that meet the unique requirements of a correctional environment. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2020, with a submission deadline of June 12, 2020, indicating a compressed procurement timeline. While specific technical specifications are not detailed in the provided information, the curtains appear to require specific design features suitable for a prison setting, potentially including durability, safety considerations, and potential anti-ligature characteristics. The procurement follows Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) regulations, suggesting a formal, structured acquisition process with potential compliance and technical evaluation criteria.

The contract opportunity is explicitly structured with a small business set-aside provision, meaning only businesses classified as "small businesses" under Arizona's R2-7-101 definition are initially eligible to compete. However, the procurement allows for broader competition if two specific conditions are met: first, if a small business competition is unsuccessful in obtaining fair and reasonable pricing, or second, if the agency's chief procurement officer determines that restricting the procurement to small businesses is impractical. This provision indicates a preference for supporting smaller local or state-based businesses while maintaining flexibility to ensure competitive and cost-effective procurement. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available information, and details about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure are not provided in the current solicitation summary.