Blank Goods - DOC/PE

This is a solicitation for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Blank Goods for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises. The contract period is from the date of award until December 31, 2024, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. The solicitation includes various clothing items such as sweatpants, jersey knit shirts, easy care shirts, and athletic shorts in different sizes and colors. The contract will be awarded on a grouped basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications for each group. Delivery is to be made within 7-10 days after receipt of order (ARO) on an as-needed basis. The bid opening date is set for July 23, 2024.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, but includes preferences for Louisiana products and businesses with a majority Louisiana workforce. Bidders must comply with Louisiana preference laws. Samples may be required, and any delivered products that do not meet the sample quality standards will be rejected. Pricing must be inclusive of all freight charges and submitted on a unit price basis. Payments will be made electronically via the state's LaCarte procurement card or EFT. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.