Aluminum - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids on aluminum sheet material for delivery to the Louisiana State Penitentiary's Prison Enterprises-LSP Tag Plant in Angola, Louisiana, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST under Solicitation 3000026832.

The scope is 80,000 pounds of aluminum sheeting in two deliveries of 40,000 pounds each, separated by one week, with all deliveries required within 21 days after receipt of order. Specifications include 0.027" thickness, 12.125" width, and alloy/temper grades of 8112-H111, 7069-H111, or 3105-H21. The material must meet ultimate tensile strength of 17,000 to 23,000 KSI, yield strength of 11,500 KSI minimum, and minimum elongation of 16%. Bidders must specify coating type: chrome-free conversion coating or chromate conversion coating. The State reserves the right to reject any vendor unable to meet the 21-day delivery requirement.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor portal and submit W-9 forms if newly registered. For bids valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration; corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Compliance certifications required include civil rights laws, anti-kickback provisions, Clean Air and Water Act requirements, E-Verify compliance, and debarment certifications. Bid prices must include all applicable taxes and remain firm for a minimum of 30 days. Delivery is F.O.B. destination prepaid by the bidder. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later. The State reserves repurchase rights at the same price, terms, and conditions for one year following the original purchase order. Awards are made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Bidding is conducted online through LaGov.