Description
The State of Louisiana is seeking bids to supply blank Ultra Blend T‑shirts for its Department of Corrections (DOC) and Prison Enterprises (PE). The solicitation (RFx 3000026765) specifies proprietary Gildan brand models (8000 for adults, 2000B for youth) with a minimum 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, multiple size ranges (S‑5XL for adults, youth sizes) and a long list of approved colors. Vendors may submit bids for any or all of the three product groups; partial awards are permitted. Minimum order quantity is one shirt, and deliveries are to be made directly to correctional facilities within a preferred 7‑10 day ARO (not mandatory). All garments must be supplied blank (no printing, embroidery, or labeling). The bid opening is scheduled for 10:00 AM CT on 11 May 2026; inquiries were due 12 Oct 2026.
• Proprietary Gildan 8000 (adult) and 2000B (youth) shirts, 50/50 cotton‑poly blend
• Sizes: Small‑5XL (adult), Youth sizes (specifics in addendum)
• Approved color palette (Ash Grey, Sport Grey, and ~25 additional colors)
• Minimum order quantity: 1 shirt; no minimum per location
• Direct ship‑to‑facility deliveries required
• Preferred delivery 7‑10 days ARO, but longer ARO accepted with notation
• Partial awards allowed; bids can be submitted for individual groups
• All garments must be blank (no customization)
• Bids must include a single unit price per line item covering all size/color combinations listed for that line