Rebid* Industrial Sewing Machines - DOC

The State of Louisiana, specifically the Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking to procure industrial sewing equipment for the LA Corrections Institute for Women in St. Gabriel, LA. The procurement involves acquiring 5 heavy-duty sewing machines (Consew 206RB-5 or equivalent), 1 industrial serger (Juki MO-6716S-FF6-60H or equivalent), 8 quilting cabinets (Horn 8280 XL or equivalent), and 8 accompanying lights with C-clamps (Daylight Lumi U35500 or equivalent). The bid opportunity, identified as RFx #3000024347, requires vendors to be registered in the LaGov system and be prepared to provide comprehensive delivery, installation, and setup services. All equipment must include a minimum one-year warranty, and bidders must submit their responses by March 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual bid opening available via Zoom. The state will award the contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting all specified requirements, reserving the right to reject individual line items as needed.

Vendors must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000. The procurement includes several state preference provisions, such as a 10% price preference for Louisiana products, a 7% preference for Louisiana-processed meat and seafood products, and a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured products. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit). Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, with options for LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a moderate-scale procurement focused on equipping a corrections facility with specialized sewing and quilting equipment. The bid process emphasizes electronic submission through the LAGOV Vendor Portal, with detailed instructions provided in the attached bidding documentation.