Fabrics, Clear Vinyl, Bed and Bath Linens for MSI

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) issued Request for Proposal 260000001299 on March 2, 2026, to procure fabrics, clear vinyl, bed and bath linens for Michigan State Industries (MSI). The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to supply rib knit fabric, flat jersey knit fabric, thermal fabric, terry washcloths, bath towels, pillowcases, twill, broadcloth, black Supplex, athletic mesh, wool material, and clear vinyl products according to detailed specifications. Products will be distributed to 26 Michigan facilities, including correctional institutions and warehouses across the state, with primary distribution hubs at Jackson Warehouse and Ionia Warehouse. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by March 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with a bidder question deadline of March 9, 2026, and state answers posted by March 13, 2026. The anticipated contract begin date is June 16, 2026. Evaluation will be based on technical criteria weighted at 100 points, with pricing considered only for proposals scoring 80 or more points; the State will determine fair market value and is not obligated to accept the lowest price. Contractors must submit proposals with separately saved price proposals, completed Confidential Treatment Forms, Vendor Questions Worksheets, and demonstrate compliance with all contract terms and Service Level Agreements.

The RFP documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or woman or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage, comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and accept State payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days of invoice receipt. The contract includes a CJIS Security Addendum requirement, mandating compliance with FBI Criminal Justice Information Services security policies and procedures for personnel and site security. The State reserves the right to split awards among multiple bidders, conduct facility inspections, request oral presentations, perform reference checks, and seek price concessions during evaluation. No specific funding amount or budget range is identified in the RFP documentation, and the contract term may include up to four additional one-year renewal periods at the sole discretion of the State.