Protective cell extraction suitsBid Documents

The Pendleton Correctional Facility, operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, is requesting quotations for protective cell extraction suits with bids due July 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. under RFQ Solicitation No. 87883. The facility requires these suits for correctional officer safety during cell extraction operations.

Bidders must submit firm, fixed-price quotations with unit prices and extended totals on an F.O.B. destination basis. The solicitation package is available for download and must be returned via email to aschafer@idoc.in.gov or ChrWright@idoc.in.gov; this RFQ is not eligible for electronic submission through the Supplier Portal. Questions may be directed to aschafer@idoc.in.gov. No bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled.

Indiana preference programs apply, including preferences for U.S. manufactured products, steel products, Indiana business vendors, recycled content, and small business participation. The solicitation carries MWBE and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) subcontractor commitment goals. All goods must conform to specified performance standards for chemical resistance and durability and include a minimum 90-day warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer.

Upon award notification, the successful bidder must complete state registration requirements within five days or the award will be canceled. The State reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and may reject any bids or revise prices at its discretion. Standard state compliance requirements apply, including nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, ethics obligations, and employment eligibility verification. Payment will be made in arrears via electronic funds transfer.

Contact: A. Schafer, (765) 778-2107 ext. 1162, aschafer@idoc.in.gov.