Alodized Aluminum SheetsBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Correction, through its Indiana Correctional Industries facility at Westville, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of alodized aluminum sheets to be used as backing material in reflective highway sign manufacturing. The solicitation seeks quotations for 5052-H38 non-heat treated aluminum alloy in three thickness options (0.080, 0.100, and 0.125 inches) across twelve distinct line items with various width and length combinations ranging from 24x120 inches to 60x144 inches. Bidders must submit pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis per unit with extended totals, delivered F.O.B. destination, and responses must be received by May 11, 2026, at 11:36 a.m. The RFQ does not specify an award date or contract term length, and this solicitation is not eligible for electronic bidding through the Supplier Portal; completed bids must be emailed directly to Bertha Hoesman at bhoesman@idoc.in.gov. Required qualifications include completion of the Indiana Economic Impact Form (State Form 51778) and submission of compliance certifications covering drug-free workplace certification, non-collusion certification, and employment eligibility verification.

The solicitation includes multiple Indiana purchasing preferences available to eligible bidders, including U.S. manufactured product preference, Indiana business preference, Indiana manufactured preference, recycled materials preference, and Indiana small business preference, each requiring specific supporting documentation. Additionally, the RFQ establishes commitment goals for Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) subcontractors and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) subcontractors, with bidders required to complete and submit respective commitment forms accompanied by supporting letters. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The State reserves the right to reject goods not conforming to specifications or to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice, and all awarded prices are firm and cannot be changed. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials.