Raw Textile Materials for Department of Correction

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Correction, Correctional Industries division is soliciting bids for raw textile materials and related components through Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation 26PSX0082. The procurement encompasses raw textile materials in various colors, compositions, and specifications intended for use in manufacturing finished products within the Correctional Industries program. Vendors must submit complete documentation detailing product specifications and quality levels, with responses lacking such documentation subject to rejection. The solicitation opened on April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT and closes on May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendors permitted to submit questions through May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms in descending order of relative importance. DAS reserves the right to award by individual item, group of items, or all items, and to reject any and all responses in whole or part. All submissions must be made electronically through the CTsource platform, and a public online opening of pricing submissions will occur within twenty-four hours of the solicitation closing.

Respondents must comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding nondiscrimination, ethics, gift prohibitions, Iran sanctions compliance, and state campaign contribution restrictions. All bidders are required to provide three references from separate organizations and complete comprehensive questionnaires addressing company information, debarment status, criminal convictions, OSHA compliance, consulting agreements, and campaign contribution certifications. Respondents must be authorized to execute contracts on behalf of their company and submit all documentation electronically; paper, telephone, email, or facsimile responses will not be accepted. The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges for this procurement. Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms.