Ultra Blend T-Shirts - DOC - PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on Ultra Blend T-Shirts for the Louisiana Department of Corrections — Prison Enterprises under ITB 3000026765, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a blanket order contract with delivery on an as-needed basis. The State offers Louisiana preference provisions for bidders with a Louisiana business workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents, as well as preferences for Louisiana products and United States-manufactured products, subject to specified cost thresholds.

The scope consists of three groups: Group 1 requires 74,000 units of Port and Company PC55 Adult Short Sleeve Ultra Blend T-Shirts in white, sizes Small through 5XL, with 5.0 oz minimum weight and specified stitching; Group 2 comprises 2,430 units of Gildan #8000 Adult Short Sleeve T-Shirts in grey and sport grey (50% cotton minimum) across multiple sizes plus 41 additional color options; Group 3 includes 400 units of Gildan #2000B Youth Short Sleeve T-Shirts in white and multiple colors in youth sizes. All items require 7–10 days After Receipt of Order delivery to Prison Enterprises Headquarters in Baton Rouge, the State Penitentiary Silk Screen Shop in Angola, and Dixon Correctional Institute Embroidery Plant in Jackson. This is a proprietary solicitation limited to specified brands and models only.

The initial contract period runs from award through December 31, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods at identical pricing, terms, and conditions, for a maximum of 36 months. Pricing must be complete and firm, inclusive of all transportation and freight charges F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. Payment is 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The State reserves the right to award on a grouped basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder or to award items separately.

Written inquiries are due October 22, 2026, with responses by October 28, 2026. Bids may be submitted physically or online through the LaGov vendor portal. Vendors must be registered in LaGov and comply with Louisiana state law, federal civil rights requirements, anti-debarment certifications, E-Verify provisions, and Secretary of State registration requirements for entities bidding contracts over $25,000.