Easy Care Shirts - DOC - PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for a blanket order contract to supply Easy Care Shirts (men's long sleeve and short sleeve in standard and tall sizes) to the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and written inquiries due by October 12, 2026. This is a proprietary procurement restricted to Port Authority brand merchandise only (Models S608, S508, TLS608, and TLS508); no equivalent bids will be considered.

The scope covers four groups of shirts across multiple sizes (XS to 4XL) and colors. All items must meet Port Authority specifications including wrinkle-resistant properties, 4-ounce minimum weight, and 40–60% cotton/polyester blend with button-down collars. The estimated total quantity is 2,100 units across all line items, delivered on an as-needed basis to three specified Prison Enterprises locations in Louisiana within 7–10 days after receipt of order.

Unit pricing must be inclusive of all freight charges and delivered F.O.B. destination. Payment will be made on a unit-price basis either through LaCarte Procurement Card (under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (larger amounts). Louisiana preference provisions apply to qualified bidders, including preferences for Louisiana products and products manufactured or assembled in Louisiana, provided they meet cost and quality requirements. A United States manufacturing preference also applies under specified conditions with a 5% cost tolerance.

The initial contract period runs from award date through December 31, 2026, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at identical terms, not exceeding 36 months total. The state reserves the right to award contracts on a grouped or individual item basis and guarantees no minimum purchase quantities. Delivery is accepted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Time, excluding holidays. Answers to written inquiries will be provided by October 15, 2026. Bids may be submitted in person at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, by mail, courier, or online through the LaGov vendor portal.