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RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
STATE OF LOUISIANA
03/25/2026
Office of State Procurement 10:00 AM CST
INVITATION TO BID
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Vendor No.:___________________
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Solicitation: 3000025955
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
RFx Number: 3000025955
Version: 1
Buyer: TORRENCE UWAGBOE
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Buyer Phone: 225-342-4671
E-Mail: torrence.uwagboe@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
MULTIPLE DELIVERY ADDRESSES
, LA
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD183B458D73F414B2D
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions? YES
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid YES
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response? YES
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response? YES
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30 NO
days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an
award consideration.
Name of Solicitation: Thread - DOC-PE
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 2 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at
9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
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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
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 1-7
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 - Prison Enterprise 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 all-or-none basis to the overall lowest
responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 3 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
reject individual line items from the award.
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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product Category:11151603 3,960 EA __________ ________________
Black Thread
*Thread samples may be required*
THREAD (T-40)
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Black #1800
Size: 50-50/36
Yarn Count: 29/2
Yarn Size (NEC)
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 23
- Upper Spec Limit (USL): 29
Tex Size: T-40
Metric Size: 75
Single End Breakage:
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 3.8 lbs
Type: Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core)
Elongation at Break (%):
- Lower Spec Limit (LSL): 17
- Upper Spec Limit (USL): 25
Shrinkage:
- Boiling Water: <1%
- Hot Air: <3%
Loop Strength (lbs): 6.37, (CN), (2,833)
Seam Strength (lbs):
- 301SSA-1 Lockstitch (8 SPI) 54.60
- 401SSA-1 Chainstitch (8 SPI) 61.88
Needle Size: Metric/Singer 90/14
Yds/Cone: 6000
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Brand Bidding:___________

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 4 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Lockstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Chainstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Needle Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yards Per Cone Bidding:___________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:___________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding:___________
MULTIPLE DELIVERY LOCATIONS:
Southwest Transitional Work Program
Garment Factory
14925 Hwy 27
Dequincy, LA 70633
POC: Regina Connor or Brenda Garrick

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 5 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Phone: 337-786-3008
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Garment Factory
1630 Prison Rd
Cottonport, LA 71327
POC: Chris Ponthieux or Marnie Bonnette
Phone: 318-876-2891
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Prison Enterprises T-Shirt Factory
17544 Tunica Trace - Hwy 66
Angola, LA 70712
POC: Geraldine Fields
Phone: 225-655-2059, Ext. 2252
2 Product Category:11151603 660 EA __________ ________________
Bright Yellow Thread
THREAD (T-50)
Same specifications as Line 10, except for color
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Bright Yellow #1058
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Brand Bidding:___________
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 6 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Lockstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Chainstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Needle Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yards Per Cone Bidding:___________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:___________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding:___________
3 Product Category:11151603 660 EA __________ ________________
Lime Green Thread
THREAD (T-50)
Same specifications as Line 10, except for color
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Lime Green #44306
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Brand Bidding:___________
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 7 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Lockstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Chainstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Needle Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yards Per Cone Bidding:___________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:___________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding:___________
4 Product Category:11151603 660 EA __________ ________________
Hunter Green Thread
THREAD (T-50)
Same specifications as Line 10, except for color
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Hunter Green #19-5511 TXC
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 8 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Brand Bidding:___________
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Lockstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Chainstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Needle Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yards Per Cone Bidding:___________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:___________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding:___________
5 Product Category:11151603 660 EA __________ ________________
Mars Red Thread
THREAD (T-50)

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 9 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Same specifications as Line 10, except for color
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Mars Red #D3046
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Brand Bidding:___________
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Lockstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Seam Strength (lbs) Chainstitch
Bidding:___________
Specify Needle Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yards Per Cone Bidding:___________

Invitation to bid: 3000025955 Bidder: Page 10 of 33
Open Date: 03/25/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:___________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding:___________
6 Product Category:11151603 660 EA __________ ________________
Navy Thread
THREAD (T-50)
Same specifications as Line 10, except for color
Brand: Champcore Poly or Equal
Color: Navy #1-6085
Delivery Terms: 56 Days ARO
To be called for as needed by Agency in Lots of
approximately 300-500 cones each.
DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Brand Bidding:___________
Specify Model Bidding:___________
Specify Color Bidding:___________
Specify Size Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Count Bidding:___________
Specify Yarn Size Bidding:___________
Specify Tex Size Bidding:___________
Specify Metric Size Bidding:___________
Specify Single End Breakage (lbs) Bidding:___________
Specify Bidding Poly Wrapped, Poly Core (Perma Core):
YES______NO________
Specify Elongation at Break (%) Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Boiling Water
Bidding:___________
Specify Shrinkage % for Hot Air Bidding:___________
Specify Loop Strength (lbs) Bidding:___________