Inmate Linen

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County are seeking bids for inmate linen products to be delivered to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, with potential use by other city departments and agencies. The procurement involves five specific line items: flat white sheets (250 dozen estimated over two years), laundry bags (83 dozen), white bath towels (333 dozen), suicide prevention/safety smocks (120 dozen), and suicide prevention blankets (120 dozen). Deliveries must be made to 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, with items not exceeding 75 inches in height for door clearance. The bid submission deadline is December 18, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a question submission deadline of December 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The contract will have an initial two-year term with potential renewal, and pricing must be firm for the first year with potential escalator clauses up to 5 percent maximum when supported by documented cost increases.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and participation requirements for minority and disadvantaged businesses. Specifically, the city seeks to achieve participation goals of at least fifteen percent minority-owned, eight percent women-owned, three percent veteran-owned, and one percent disability-owned business enterprises. Current incumbent vendors include Bob Barker Company for laundry bags and towels (Contract #20332) and ACME Supply Co., LTD for white sheets (Contract #33). No bid or performance bonds are required, but bidders must complete mandatory forms including U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, and various certification documents. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the estimated quantities suggest a substantial two-year contract. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, split awards among multiple vendors, and terminate the contract with ten calendar days' written notice, providing flexibility in the procurement process.