Work Boots - DOC-PE - Addendum No. 1 – Vendor Questions & State's Answers Date Issued: 10/22

The Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises is seeking a Blanket Order Contract to procure 430 pairs of Wolverine brand work boots (Model W10682, brown color) for canteen resale, with the procurement period spanning from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 and an option to renew for one additional 12-month period. The solicitation requires specific boot characteristics, including 100% leather construction, 10-11" shaft height, waterproof design, full grain leather upper, slip-resistant rubber outsole, durable nylon shank, moisture-wicking mesh lining, soft toe configuration, and pull-up style. The boots will be distributed across multiple sizes: 60 pairs in sizes 7, 7.5, 13, 14; 120 pairs in sizes 8, 8.5, 11.5, 12; and 250 pairs in sizes 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11. The bid is scheduled to be opened on October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and non-electronic submission options available. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with delivery expected within 14 days after receipt of order.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA requirements. The procurement allows for potential price advantages through Louisiana and United States product preferences, encouraging domestic manufacturing. Payment will be processed electronically, using either the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must provide detailed information about their workforce, product origin, and manufacturing location. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items and emphasizes that all products must be new, current models, and never previously used. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the total procurement involves 430 pairs of work boots, suggesting a moderate-scale contract with potential for future renewals up to a total of 36 months.