Knit Polo and Easy Care Shirts – DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on knit polo shirts and easy care shirts for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises under IB 3000026801, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a blanket order contract with no minimum purchase quantities and delivery on an as-needed basis.

The scope covers four product groups: Adult Ladies Pique Knit Polo shirts, Unisex Pique Knit Polo shirts, Ladies Short Sleeve Easy Care shirts, and Ladies Long Sleeve Easy Care shirts. All items are specified as proprietary Port Authority brand products (models L420, K500, L508, and L608), with quantities ranging from 100 to 300 units per line across size ranges from X-Small to 4XL. Delivery locations include Prison Enterprises Headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State Penitentiary Silk Screen Shop in Angola, and Dixon Correctional Institute Embroidery Plant in Jackson. Standard delivery is 7–10 days after receipt of order.

The initial contract period runs from the award date through December 31, 2026, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum contract duration of 36 months. Bidders must quote unit prices on an F.O.B. Destination basis, inclusive of all freight, delivery, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal, with prices firm for the entire contract period. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later, and may be processed through the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases of $5,000 and under or through Electronic Funds Transfer for other payments.

Bidders may claim Louisiana preferences if their Louisiana business workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents, and preferences for Louisiana-produced or Louisiana-processed products and United States-manufactured products under specified cost thresholds apply. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and certified compliant with federal and state laws, E-Verify provisions, and suspension and debarment certifications for contracts valued at $25,000 or more. Written inquiries are due October 21, 2026; the State will answer by October 27, 2026. The State reserves the right to award on a grouped basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reject individual items, or award items separately.