Industrial Sewing Machines - DOC Bid Cancelled: 02/18/2025 - Addendum No. 2 – Cancellation Date Issued: 02/17/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for industrial sewing machines and related equipment through the Office of State Procurement, with an Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000024032) targeting specific equipment for the LA Corrections Institute for Women. The procurement encompasses five key items: 5 heavy-duty sewing machines (Consew 206RB-5 or equal), 1 industrial serger (Juki MO-6716S-FF6-60H or equal), 8 quilting cabinets (Horn 8280 XL or equal), and 8 lights with C-clamps (Daylight Lumi U35500 or equal). Vendors must provide comprehensive services including delivery, installation, setup, and cleanup, with a mandatory minimum one-year warranty on all equipment. The bid will be awarded on a grouped basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications for two distinct groups: Group 1 (sewing machine and serger) and Group 2 (quilting cabinet and light). Bid responses are due by February 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual bid opening available via Zoom, and all vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids.

The solicitation includes several preferences that could benefit Louisiana-based businesses, including advantages for companies with workforces comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents. State procurement offers price preferences for Louisiana agricultural and forestry products (10%), Louisiana processed meat and seafood products (7%), and Louisiana manufactured products (10%), with an additional 5% preference for U.S. manufactured products. Payment will be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. Bids are considered firm for a minimum of 60 days, and the state reserves the right to reject individual items from the award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a potential contract value in the moderate five-figure range. Vendors must submit complete pricing information, including all transportation, freight, delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal costs.