Inmate Clothing - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on inmate clothing and denim items for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprise under ITB 3000026477, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a blanket order contract for approximately 3,820 units of apparel (blue jeans, denim jackets, denim shorts, and denim work shirts) in multiple sizes and specifications, with delivery to Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.

The contract commences upon award and terminates December 31, 2026, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. All bid prices must be complete and inclusive of transportation with F.O.B. Destination delivery required within 7–10 days after receipt of order. Only brands and model numbers specified in the award may be delivered; substitutions require prior written approval. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Bidders claiming Louisiana preference must meet a 50% Louisiana workforce residency requirement. Louisiana-manufactured products qualify for preference if they meet quality standards and do not exceed competing prices by more than 10 percent. United States-manufactured products are considered for preference if within 5 percent of the lowest bid. The State reserves the right to award on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject vendors unable to meet the specified delivery timeframe.

All bids must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and remain firm for the entire contract period. Bidders must register in the LaGov system and submit electronically through the LaGov Supplier Portal or non-electronically to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Bidders with contracts valued at $25,000 or more must certify non-suspension or debarment by the General Services Administration and comply with federal e-verify, anti-kickback, and anti-lobbying requirements. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000.