Knit Fabric - Rib Knit (Flat & Tubular), Sweatshirt Fleece, and Twill (Shirting & Suiting)

The New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision is requesting bids on knit fabrics — rib knit (flat and tubular), sweatshirt fleece, and twill (shirting and suiting) — under IFB #0226 for use in clothing manufacture at Clinton, Eastern, and Shawangunk Correctional Facilities, with bids and fabric samples due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE set-asides or goals are established, though bidders are encouraged to utilize these business types.

The procurement spans two lots. Lot I covers rib knit tubular fabric (green, 84,000 yards annually) and sweatshirt fleece (green, 240,000 yards annually). Lot II encompasses twill shirting (79,000 yards annually in green and white) and twill suiting (160,000 yards annually in green, white, and tan). All greige goods must be domestic finish only with finishing mill identification required. Minimum order quantities range from 4,000 to 25,000 yards by item. Samples must be received by close of business September 2, or bids will not be considered; detailed specifications are in IFB #0226 pages 37–38.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with renewal options available. Pricing is net F.O.B. destination, fully prepaid by the contractor and includes all customs, duties, and charges. The first six months are fixed; thereafter, price adjustments occur every six months based on the Producer Price Index for greige broad woven fabrics. Guaranteed delivery is 45 days for Lot I remaining orders and 30 days for Lot II remaining orders. Award will be made by grand total bid for minimum order for each lot to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Previous contractors are Atlantic Textiles (Souderton, PA) and JAG Textile (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Written questions are due August 24, 2026, with responses issued by August 26. Bidders must register with the New York State Vendor File and complete the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Direct inquiries to Corcraft.ProcurementServices@doccs.ny.gov, citing IFB #0226 in the subject line.