Polo and Knit Shirts - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on a blanket order contract to supply Adult Short-Sleeve Jersey Knit Shirts (Gildan 8800) and Men's Cotton Long Sleeve Polo Shirts (Port Authority K8000LS) for the Louisiana Department of Corrections – Prison Enterprises, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. This is a proprietary solicitation; only the specified brands and models will be considered for award.

The scope spans four groups: white jersey knit shirts in sizes Small through 5XL with estimated quantities of 175 to 500 units per size; grey sport grey jersey knit shirts with smaller volumes; multi-colored jersey knit shirts with quantities up to 2,500 units per line item; and long sleeve polo shirts in various sizes with 100 to 300 units per size. All products must be new and current model packaging. Delivery occurs on an as-needed basis to three locations: Prison Enterprises Headquarters in Baton Rouge, the State Penitentiary Silk Screen Shop in Angola, and Dixon Correctional Institute Embroidery Plant in Jackson. Vendors must deliver within 5 to 10 days After Receipt of Order, with delivery accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Time, excluding holidays.

The initial contract term runs from award through December 31, 2026, with optional renewal for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Unit prices must be inclusive of all freight charges, prepaid transportation, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal; pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders with a Louisiana business workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents. Bids must be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or in sealed envelopes at the Office of State Procurement, Claiborne Building, Suite 2-160, 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge. Written inquiries are due October 26, 2026, with responses provided by October 30, 2026. The state reserves the right to award on a grouped basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or to award items separately and reject individual items.