DRC OPI - Raw Material Yarns to Manufacture Socks

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), specifically Ohio Penal Industries (OPI), is seeking bids for raw material yarns used in manufacturing socks at the London Correctional Institution. The procurement involves four specific yarn types with precise specifications: 25,000 cones of Bleached Cotton Yarn, 250 cones of Nylon Yarn, 15,000 cones of Polyester Textured Yarn, and 1,500 cones of Elastic, Covered Spandex Yarn. The solicitation (DRC260077) is open for bidding from October 14, 2025, to October 29, 2025, with an inquiry period running from October 14 to October 27, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals electronically through OhioBuys by 4:00:00 p.m. Columbus time on the bid closing date, with the contract term spanning from the award date through September 30, 2026, and potential renewals for up to four years. Evaluation criteria will include the bidder's experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, facilities, management skills, and ability to execute the contract properly, with a focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement is subject to significant state restrictions, including Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit contracting with offshore services or Russian institutions. Bidders must complete an Affirmation and Disclosure Form detailing their principal business location, service performance locations, and data storage sites for both their organization and any subcontractors. The state retains the right to terminate contracts if services are performed outside the United States without a signed waiver. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must provide detailed yarn specifications, including technical parameters like denier, elongation, and tenacity. The bid requires all-inclusive pricing with shipping, tariff, and other charges included, with payment terms set at Net 30. Delivery is mandated within 30 days after order receipt, and the successful contractor must collaborate with OPI Sock Shop management to determine exact shade specifications. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves substantial annual yarn requirements across multiple yarn types.