FAX BID* - White TShirt Material-DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on white t-shirt jersey knit fabric in six line items for the Louisiana Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises at Angola Penitentiary, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Louisiana workforce preference applies to bidders with at least 50% Louisiana resident employees; a United States-manufactured preference also applies within a 5% cost differential if Louisiana preferences do not result in award.

The scope comprises six jersey knit fabric line items in widths of 18", 20", 22", 24", 28", and 30" with total quantities of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds per line item. All material must be 50% polyester and 50% cotton blend, weigh 4.3 to 4.5 ounces per yard, feature calendared and heat-set finish, shrink no more than 5% under institutional laundry conditions, and demonstrate color fastness to light for a minimum of 20 hours. Delivery is required within 30 days of order receipt to Angola Penitentiary between 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All fabric rolls must be wrapped in sealed poly bags, labeled with type, style number, manufacturer, and yardage, stacked on pallets, and shrink wrapped. Samples may be required at bidder expense within 10 days of request.

The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the State reserves the right to award individual line items separately and to reject any vendor unable to deliver within 30 days of award. Bid prices must be complete and firm for a minimum of 60 days, inclusive of all transportation and delivery costs on an F.O.B. destination basis. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery via LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and provide a W-9 form if newly registered. Corporations and limited liability companies bidding on contracts over $25,000 must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Bids are submitted online through LaPac (RFx Number 3000026479), by fax to 225-342-9756, or in person at 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.