DRC THREADS, YARNS, FLOSS, AND TEXTILE FASTENING MATERIALS

This Ohio state solicitation seeks an Ohio‑certified minority‑business‑enterprise (MBE) to supply a variety of textile raw materials—including threads, yarns, floss, and specialty fastening fabrics—to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) facilities across the state. The materials will be used to manufacture clothing, flags, linens, mattresses, upholstered chairs, and socks for OPI customers. The contract is set‑aside for MBEs, requires appropriate UNSPSC code certification, and mandates that all bidders provide proof of Ohio MBE status with their submission. The solicitation opens on June 18, 2026 and closes on July 13, 2026.