The State of Louisiana, through the Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for 3,000 thermal blankets to be used by the Department of Corrections-Prison Enterprises. The procurement seeks light blue, snag-free 100% cotton blankets with specific dimensional requirements of 65-67" wide by 88-92" long, weighing between 2.5-3.5 pounds each. Detailed technical specifications include precise warp and weft count, ends/inch, picks/inch, and hemming requirements. The initial contract period will begin upon award and conclude on December 31, 2025, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to 36 months. Bids are due by March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and vendors must submit responses either physically to the OSP office in Baton Rouge or through the online LaPac portal. Delivery of blankets must occur within 60 days after receipt of order, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding holidays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with potential price preferences of up to 10% for Louisiana products and 5% for U.S. manufactured products if certain conditions are met. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids and will be evaluated based on meeting the precise technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes Louisiana and U.S. product preferences. Payment will be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts. The blanket order contract does not guarantee specific quantities, allowing the Department of Corrections to order as needed. Vendors may be required to submit sample blankets within 10 days of request at their own expense. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for 3,000 blankets to be potentially distributed over a three-year period.
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