RW242112 Seating Upholstery Fabric

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is soliciting bids for seating upholstery fabric to be used in its furniture enterprises. The procurement includes an estimated three-year requirement for 60,000 linear yards of woven fabric, 10,000 linear yards of coated fabric, and 5,000 linear yards of 100% silicone fabric. Bidders must be Factory (Mill) Authorized Distributors and provide evidence of their qualifications. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering factors such as cost, performance, and experience. Bids are due by September 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Successful contractors will be required to provide product testing certifications, compliance documentation, and fabric samples. The contract term is three years, with a potential one-year emergency extension.

CALPIA does not grant any small business, disabled veteran, or enterprise zone preferences in evaluating bids. However, the employment of ex-offenders by the bidder is encouraged as part of CALPIA's mission. The contract may be modified as deemed necessary by CALPIA. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and the budget range was not specified.