Aluminum - DOC-PE

Solicitation 3000026832 is an invitation to bid issued by the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement for the procurement of aluminum materials for the DOC Prison Enterprises LSP Tag Plant in Angola, Louisiana. The state seeks the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to provide new, unused aluminum with a thickness of .027 inches and a width of 12-1/8 inches. Technical requirements specify an alloy temper of 8112-H111, 7069-H111, or 3105-H21, with an ultimate strength between 17,000 and 23,000 KSI. The material must be capable of withstanding embossing with all-steel dies at 3/32 inch height without breaking, cutting, or warping. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price, though the state reserves the right to prioritize vendors offering the earliest delivery and may reject any bidder unable to deliver within 21 days of the award. All bids must be submitted F.O.B. Destination and are due by November 17, 2026. Payment terms are set at 30 days following the receipt of delivery or a properly executed invoice. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Clean Water Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and various non-discrimination and accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bids for $25,000 or more require certification that the bidder is not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration.