Alodized Aluminum SheetsBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Correction, specifically through Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI), is soliciting bids for 85 sheets of alodized aluminum with precise engineering specifications. The procurement targets .100" thick aluminum sheets measuring 48"x144", conforming to alloy 5052-H38 with specific material requirements including minimum tensile strength of 39 KSI ultimate and 32 KSI yield. The sourcing event, numbered 005150000086601, is an internal initiative to replenish safety stock, with bids to be submitted via email to Bertha Hoesman at bhoesman@idoc.in.gov by February 19, 2026, at 9:38 a.m. EST. Bidders must provide pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis, with unit prices and extensions clearly stated, and awarded prices remaining firm and non-negotiable. The aluminum sheets must meet detailed specifications for thickness tolerances, flatness standards, and alodine finish. No bidder's conference or site visit is specified in the solicitation package, and electronic submission through the Supplier Portal is not permitted.

The procurement offers potential preferences for U.S. manufactured products, Indiana businesses, small businesses, minority/women's business enterprises (MWBE), and Indiana veteran-owned small businesses (IVOSB). Bidders must certify compliance with drug-free workplace standards, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and demonstrate non-collusion and ethical obligations under Indiana Code. The solicitation includes standard state terms and conditions, requiring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and incorporating termination for convenience provisions. Successful vendors must adhere to state fiscal policies governing electronic funds transfer payments. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 85 sheets of specialized aluminum, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. Potential respondents must carefully review all specifications and demonstrate the capability to meet the precise material and manufacturing requirements outlined in the detailed solicitation package.