Inmate Work Books

The Wyoming Department of Corrections, through the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information Purchasing Section, is requesting bids for inmate work books with a proposal due date of August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. A Wyoming resident preference applies under Wyoming Statute 9-2-3204(b)(iv)(G), with resident certification numbers required by the bid due date.

The solicitation scope covers 6-inch work boots in tan nubuck leather with lace-up closures, metal eyelets, padded collars, wood shanks, lug soles, and plain toes. Total quantity is 1,457 pairs across sizes 5.5 through 16, with half sizes from 3.5 to 11.5 in regular width. The largest individual orders are size 9 (200 pairs), size 11 (190 pairs), size 9.5 (160 pairs), and size 10 (150 pairs). Delivery is to the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton, Wyoming, with transportation charges prepaid. Delivery must occur within thirty days of order receipt.

Bidders must submit unit prices per pair and total prices through the Public Purchase online bidding system. Questions are due August 19, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time; all responses must be submitted through the Public Purchase system, and the Wyoming Procurement Office will not communicate addenda, answers, or award information via email, phone, fax, or mail. All submissions must be in PDF, Excel, or Microsoft Office format and completely uploaded by the 2:00 p.m. deadline to avoid rejection. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, award in whole or in part, and make multiple contract awards. Payment is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds, and the department may terminate the agreement at the end of any funding period with thirty days' written notice. Successful contractors must pass background checks and provide insurance coverage as specified in the final contract.