White T- Shirt Material - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for white t-shirt material to be used by the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises T-Shirt Factory located in Angola, LA. The procurement (RFx Number 3000024906) seeks multiple quantities of white t-shirt material in various widths, specifically 500 pounds of 18-inch width and subsequent line items of 3,000 pounds each at 20, 22, 24, and 26 inches, plus 1,000 pounds each at 28, 30, 32, and 34 inches. The material must be a 50% polyester and 50% cotton fiber blend, first quality, calendared and heat set for dimensional stability, with strict specifications on starch and protein content, shrinkage, and color fastness. Vendors are required to submit bids electronically through the LaGov vendor portal by July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a Zoom link provided for bid opening access. Delivery terms are set at 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), and the state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement offers preferential treatment for Louisiana-based businesses, with preferences for companies having a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents. Vendors can receive cost differentials up to 10% for Louisiana-produced products and 5% for U.S.-manufactured goods. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with multiple certification requirements related to civil rights, discrimination, debarment, and other legal standards. Payment will be processed through electronic methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. The state reserves the potential for a one-year repurchase agreement under the same terms and conditions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the total material procurement spans approximately 10,000 pounds of white t-shirt fabric across various width specifications. Vendors must carefully review all bid invitation documents and ensure compliance with the detailed technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation.