STEEL SHEETSBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Correction, specifically through Indiana Correctional Industries, is seeking to procure 12-gauge hot-rolled steel sheets for manufacturing truck partitions used in transporting incarcerated individuals at the Pendleton facility. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with Event ID 00515-0000084792, targeting a total quantity of 464 steel sheets. The specific material requirements include ASTM A29 commercial quality Grade 1008 hot-rolled steel sheets, sized 48x96 inches, with a pickled and oiled finish. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 29, 2025, at 10:15 AM. Vendors must provide firm unit pricing for the steel sheets, with the submission to be made to the ICI Central Office in Plainfield, Indiana. The technical specifications are detailed in the attached engineering specification document (01926005__12_ga_steel_sheet.pdf), which outlines precise requirements for geometry, metal type, chemical composition, and finish, referencing multiple ASTM standards for tensile strength, bending properties, dimensions, tolerances, and inspection.

The procurement includes several set-aside designations and participation goals for diverse businesses. Vendors can claim preferences for U.S. Manufactured Product, Steel Product, Indiana Business, and Small Business categories. The solicitation mandates specific diversity participation goals, including 8% minority and 11% women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) subcontractor commitment, as well as a 3% veteran-owned small business (IVOSB) participation requirement. Vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, and ethical standards. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves 464 steel sheets for a specialized correctional facility manufacturing process. Potential bidders must be registered with the state, provide necessary tax and employment information, and meet comprehensive certification and documentation standards. The primary contact for this procurement is Tamara Nicholson, who can be reached via email at TNicholson@idoc.IN.gov, and all submissions are to be made in U.S. Dollars.