DRC/OPI, Maintenance Parts for Model Year 2007-2008 Lonati G54J 4" x 108 Needle Industrial Sock Sewing Machine

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) through the Office of Prison Industries (OPI) is soliciting competitive bids for maintenance parts specific to Lonati G54J 4" x 108 needle industrial sock sewing machines manufactured in model years 2007-2008. The procurement is focused on acquiring compatible replacement parts to be delivered directly to the OPI Sock Shop located at 1580 State Route 56 in London, Ohio 43140. The contract opportunity was posted on September 10, 2025, with bid responses due by September 26, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline of approximately 16 days. Potential bidders must provide precise, manufacturer-compatible maintenance components that can be used in the existing sock manufacturing equipment. The procurement appears to be a tactical parts acquisition designed to maintain operational efficiency of specialized industrial sock manufacturing equipment within the correctional industry's production facilities. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate technical compatibility, parts precision, and ability to meet the specific equipment specifications for the 2007-2008 Lonati machine models.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is located within Mahoning County, which may have local vendor preference considerations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. The contract does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the maintenance parts procurement. Given the specialized nature of industrial sock manufacturing equipment parts, vendors will likely need demonstrated expertise in industrial textile manufacturing equipment components, particularly for Lonati machinery. The procurement appears targeted specifically at correctional industry production needs, suggesting potential requirements for vendors to have experience working with government or correctional facility supply chains. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications, parts compatibility documentation, and potential pricing structures for the required maintenance components.