DRC THREADS, YARNS, FLOSS, AND TEXTILE FASTENING MATERIALS

The purpose of this invitation to bid (ITB) is to establish a contract with the Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) to supply materials needed for the manufacturing of various textile products. The products included in this bid will be used at multiple OPI factories throughout the State of Ohio to produce clothing, flags, linens, mattresses, upholstered chairs, and socks for OPI’s customers.

The State is committed to making more State contracts and opportunities available to minority business enterprises (MBE) certified by the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 122.921 of the Ohio Revised Code and Rule 123:2-14-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code, as those provisions may be amended, renumbered, replaced or otherwise modified. This solicitation is being issued as a minority set aside contract in accordance with Section 125.081 of the Ohio Revised Code. All suppliers must be an Ohio certified MBE as of the solicitation due/opening date. Pursuant to OAC 123:2-14-02 (V), suppliers are required to be certified in the appropriate UNSPS Code for the products, supplies, or services specified in the solicitation. If a certification application has been submitted that needs to be expedited to meet the solicitation due/opening date, contact the Minority Business Development Division at the Department of Development. For more information regarding Ohio MBE certification requirements, including a list of Ohio certified MBE businesses, please visit Development’s Minority Business Development Division web site.

Any supplier seeking to submit a response to this solicitation must provide a copy of its Ohio MBE certification with its response. The supplier must maintain a valid certification throughout the term of the Contract, including any renewals. Failure to maintain a valid certification will be considered a breach of the Contract.

The UNSPS Commodity Codes for this Solicitation are:
1.4.1 Thread and stitching materials: 11151600 - Threads
1.4.2 Yarns and fiber materials: 11151700 - Yarns
1.4.3 Fastening and support materials: 11162100 - Speiclaty fabrics or cloth

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