STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES MUST BE
RECEIVED BY
03/26/2026
02:00 PM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000026056
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Ship To Address:
Brenda Garrick
DOC / PE / SWTWP – GARMENT PLANT
14925 HWY 27
DEQUINCY, LA 70633
SUBMIT FAX RESPONSE TO:
Fax Number: 225-342-9756
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000026056
Version: 1
Buyer: STERLING COLOMB
Buyer Phone: 225-342-3793
E-Mail: sterling.colomb@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=1E947E482E031FE187DD556170DF1558
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30
days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an
award consideration.
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Name of Solicitation: *Fax Bid* Thread - DOC-PE
RFx text:
****************************************************FAX BID*****************************************************
This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered
in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Fax bid: 3000026056
Date: 03/26/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are
already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to
bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder’s submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-8
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
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This solicitation is to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Thread as specified for the
Louisiana Department of Corrections for an initial period beginning with date of award and ending
December 31, 2026. At the option of the State of Louisiana and acceptance by the Contractor, this
contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and
conditions. Total contract time not to exceed 36 months.
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Blanket Order Contract:
Items are to be called for by the Using Agency as needed. No shipments are to be made until the
Agency calls or otherwise submits an order for shipment of a specific quantity. Quantities are
estimated, and they may be increased or decreased as needed throughout the contract period.
Individual order quantities, when called for, are based on the Using Agency’s demand at the time of
order. Minimum orders may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. A blanket order contract is not a
guarantee of any quantity. Unit price should be inclusive of any freight charges. Contractor must be
able to obtain and supply the item(s) at their bid price for the entire contract period and within the
delivery timeframe provided for on their bid. Unused quantities must not be invoiced and will not be
paid.
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Blanket Order Delivery:
The State reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated
timeframe, as specified in the line(s) of the RFx, from the date the order is called in or otherwise
submitted by the using agency.
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject
individual line items from the award.
LINE
Description
1 Product Category:11151603
Thread
Quantity
1,200
Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
EA __________ ________________
Fax bid: 3000026056
Date: 03/26/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Delivery Terms: 30 Days ARO. All deliveries
Monday-Thursday are to be made between 7:00 AM to
2:00 PM No deliveries are to made after 2:00 PM. To be
delivered on a called for as needed Agency basis. DO
NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
*No deliveries on Fridays or Holidays*
WHITE POLYESTER THREAD:
Brand: Magic or equal
Type: Air Entangled Poly, T-90 or equal
Color: White
* Tex Size: T-90
* Metric Size: 30
* Yarn Count: 38/5
* Ticket Size: 24
* Denier Size: 939.70
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 650
- Upper Spec Limit (US): 1050
* Single End Breakage: 9.51 lbs
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 8.5 lbs
* Elongation at Break (%): 14.36
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 8
- Upper Spec Limit (USL): 18
* Yield Per Pound: YDS 4751
(Meters) (4.344)
* Shrinkage:
- Boiling Water: <1%
- Hot Air: <3%
* Loop Strength: lbs. 14.26
(CN) (6,345)
* Seam Strength: (lbs)
- 401SSA-1 Chain stitch (8 SPI) 129.33
* Needle Size: Metric/Singer 125/20
* 5000 yards per spool
Specify Brand Bidding: ____________
Specify Type Bidding: ____________
Specify Color Bidding: ____________
Specify Bidding Tex Size T-90: Yes ______ No ______
Specify Metric Size Bidding: ____________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding: ____________
Specify Ticket Size Bidding: ____________
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Fax bid: 3000026056
Date: 03/26/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Specify Denier Size Bidding: ____________
Specify Single End Breakage Bidding: ____________
Specify Bidding Elongation at Break (%) 14.36: Yes
______ No ______
Specify Yield Per Pound Bidding: ____________
Specify Boiling Water Shrinkage Bidding: ____________
Specify Hot Air Shrinkage Bidding: ____________
Specify Loop Strength Bidding: ____________
Specify Seam Strength Bidding: ____________
Specify Needle Size Bidding: ____________
Specify Yards Per Spool Bidding: ____________
Specify Days ARO: ____________
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Fax bid: 3000026056
Date: 03/26/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS
CONTAINING "PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE
WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS
AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
9. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
10. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
11. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
12. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED. BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS
BIDS MUST BE FAXED TO THE NUMBER INDICATED, RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED, OR SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE
VENDOR PORTAL, AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO TIME AND DATE INDICATED IN
ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE
CONSIDERED PROVIDED THE BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE THE BID
OPENING. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED, EXECEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
13. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
AND THE SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR
RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST SPECIFY THE BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT OFFERED IN HIS BID. BIDS
NOT SPECIFYING BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS OFFERING THE EXACT PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN THE
SOLICITATION.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.