DRC OPI-Industrial Sewing Machines for OPI ACI Garment Shop-DRC260132

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is soliciting competitive bids for industrial sewing machines to be procured by the OPI Garment Shop located at the Allen Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio. This procurement is restricted to specific manufacturers and models to ensure consistency with existing machinery currently in operation at the facility. Bidders must provide industrial sewing machines that match the designated specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The primary objective is to maintain operational compatibility with the established equipment infrastructure at the garment shop while acquiring reliable machinery for continued production operations. The solicitation was posted on March 9, 2026, with a bid due date of March 24, 2026, allowing interested vendors approximately fifteen days to prepare and submit their proposals.

The solicitation does not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder eligibility based on the information provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement mandates strict adherence to the specified manufacturers and models listed in the solicitation, effectively limiting competition to vendors offering those exact products and precluding alternative equipment options that might otherwise meet functional requirements. Award values and budget ranges for this procurement are not disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Interested vendors should contact the procuring agency directly to obtain complete specifications, the approved manufacturers and models list, and any additional technical requirements necessary to submit a compliant bid.