Fabrics, Clear Vinyl, Bed and Bath Linens for MSI

The Michigan Department of Corrections is awarding a three-year supply contract for fabrics, clear vinyl, and bed and bath linens for Michigan State Industries (MSI) under RFP 26 1299 260000000550, with proposals due June 12, 2026. The procurement includes 22 line items spanning rib knit, flat knit, thermal, and athletic mesh fabrics; twill in multiple weights and colors; broadcloth; clear vinyl; terry washcloths; wool material; nylon; bath towels; and pillowcases. Three-year usage quantities range from 1,000 linear yards (twill in green) to 700,000 pounds (thermal fabric), with bath towels at 581,951 units.

Thirteen bidders submitted proposals by the March 31, 2026 deadline. The Joint Evaluation Committee applied five technical criteria weighted across 100 points, with an 80-point threshold for pricing consideration. Four bidders—Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC, JAG Textile Company, Ragold Corporation, and Tabb Textiles Co. Inc.—achieved perfect 100-point scores; Spec-Tex Inc. scored 98 points; and DAF Products scored 96 points. Three bidders (Elite Textile Trading LLC, Healthcare Wholesale Linen Corporation, and Mangata Lifestyle LLC) fell below the threshold or were eliminated for non-responsiveness or misleading reference information. One bidder (Charm-tex Inc.) submitted pricing without a written proposal and was deemed non-responsive.

Following second-round price negotiations, the Department of Corrections recommends award to Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC in the amount of $422,609.62 and Spec-Tex Inc. in the amount of $3,240,966.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB). The contract includes up to four one-year renewal options.