Alodized Aluminum SheetsBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana Correctional Industries (ICI), located at the Westville Correctional Facility in Johnson County, is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of alodized aluminum sheets used in the manufacturing of highway signs through Request for Quotation 005150000087305. The required materials must conform to specification document 02120-000 and consist of non-heat treated 5052-H38 alloy aluminum with alodine finish, available in three thicknesses (.080", .100", and .125") in specified dimensions. The specifications detail extensive technical requirements including chemical composition standards, tensile strength and elongation parameters, flatness tolerances, dimensional accuracy, surface finish conditions, and corrosion resistance testing in accordance with MIL-C-5541. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with both unit prices and extended total costs clearly itemized, with unit prices taking precedence in the event of discrepancies. Quotations must be received by May 13, 2026, at 6:48 a.m., submitted via email to Bertha Hoesman at bhoesman@idoc.in.gov or by fax to 812-398-5050 ext 4245, with the bid package available for download through the posting portal and questions directed to the same contact prior to submission.

Respondents are eligible to claim various State purchasing preferences including U.S. manufactured product, Indiana business, Indiana manufactured, recycled content, and small business designations, each requiring specific supporting documentation and certification. Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontractor participation goals apply, necessitating completion of commitment forms and letters of intent. All selected contractors must register with the State's Procurement Division within five days of award notification and comply with standard State terms and conditions, including employment eligibility verification, drug-free workplace certification, nondiscrimination requirements, and ethical obligations under Indiana Code 4-2-6 et seq. and 4-2-7. The solicitation permits split awards unless a bidder specifically indicates "Bidding all or none," and awarded prices are deemed firm and non-negotiable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation, nor is a specific budget range or award value provided in the available documentation.