Aluminum - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, specifically for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 3000025561 for 80,000 pounds of aluminum sheeting. The procurement seeks aluminum with specific technical requirements, including .027" thickness, 12-1/8" width, and alloy temper options of 8112-H111, 7069-H111, or 3105-H21, with an ultimate strength between 17,000 to 23,000 KSI and minimum yield strength of 11,500 KSI. Delivery is structured as two separate shipments of 40,000 pounds each, with a strict 21-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) timeline and a mandatory 24-hour advance notification to Prison Enterprises prior to shipment. The bid is scheduled to be opened on November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and physical submission options available. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system, and the state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement includes potential contract renewal for two additional 12-month periods, establishing a maximum contract term of 36 months. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents highlight Louisiana-specific vendor preferences that provide advantages to businesses with at least 50% Louisiana workforce and those producing, manufacturing, or processing products within the state. Vendors must be prepared to comply with specialized conditions, including potential security clearances and background checks if working in correctional facilities. The state reserves the right to repurchase items at the same prices for one year from the original purchase date and emphasizes delivery as a critical evaluation factor, with the potential to reject vendors unable to deliver within 21 days of award. Although a specific award value is not provided, the procurement involves 80,000 pounds of specialized aluminum sheeting, suggesting a significant contract value for the selected vendor. Electronic payment options, including LaCarte procurement cards and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), will be available for contract fulfillment.