Alodized Aluminum SheetsBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Correction through Indiana Correctional Industries is requesting quotations for alodized aluminum sheets for highway-sign manufacturing per RFQ 005150000087799, with responses due July 20, 2026 at 11:36 p.m. Indiana business preference and Indiana small business preference are available where qualifying vendors respond; MWBE and IVOSB subcontractor participation opportunities with corresponding commitment forms are also offered.

The scope covers aluminum sheet materials conforming to alloy 5052-H38 in non-heat treated condition, with thickness options of .080", .100", and .125" and multiple size configurations. Materials must meet tensile strength (ultimate minimum 39 KSI, yield minimum 32 KSI), flatness tolerance of 1/8" maximum, specified chemical composition limits, and Alodine finish coating for corrosion resistance. Performance testing under MIL-C-5541 salt-spray standards must demonstrate minimum 168 hours of protection. The contact is Bertha Hoesman, Plant Foreman, Indiana Correctional Industries/WVCF, at 812-398-5050 ext 4245 or bhoesman@idoc.in.gov.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, unit-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms; unit prices will govern if discrepancies arise between unit and extended prices. The State of Indiana is tax-exempt and will provide a tax exemption certificate upon request. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including employment eligibility verification through E-Verify and drug-free workplace certification. Completed bid packages must be emailed to Hoesman; electronic submission through the Supplier Portal is not available. A binding agreement is created only upon issuance of a Purchase Order. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or to reject bids at its discretion.