PVC Shower Shoes - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE), is requesting bids on a blanket order contract for PVC shower shoes with bids due November 10, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CST. Louisiana preference provisions apply for bidders with a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents in their workforce, as well as preferences for Louisiana-produced and United States-manufactured products under specific cost thresholds.

The scope comprises tan-colored, open-toe, slip-on PVC shower shoes with flexible uppers, cut-resistant features, heavy-duty sponge PVC soles, non-slip design, water drainage vents, and anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties. Acceptable brands are Shoe Corporation of Birmingham, VSI, or equal; model options are #888, SHSECT, or equal. Sizing is numeric whole sizes only: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Total estimated quantity is 16,200 pairs across all line items, with individual line items ranging from 900 to 3,600 pairs per size. Packaging is one pair per bag, 36 pairs per case. Bidders must specify brand, model, color, size, packaging configuration, and delivery timeframe; failure to specify brand and model numbers constitutes an offer of the exact products listed in specifications. New products only, with manufacturer's standard warranty.

The contract is a 12-month blanket order effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at the same prices, terms, and conditions for a maximum total period of 36 months. Delivery is required within 5–7 days after receipt of order with a minimum order of 72 pairs. All pricing is F.O.B. destination, including freight and inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days and for the entire contractual period if accepted. The State awards on an individual line-item basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting specifications. Written inquiries are due October 28, 2026, with responses due November 4, 2026. Bids are submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later, via LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer for all other payments.