Expanded Metal-Valdosta State Prison

The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking qualified suppliers to provide expanded metal for use at Valdosta State Prison through a one-time procurement under solicitation number 46700-eRFQ-001830-2027. The request for quotes is open to all eligible suppliers who can meet the specified requirements, with responses due by July 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and all submissions will be evaluated to determine the most suitable vendor based on compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The process is designed to be transparent, with preliminary results—including the names of all participating suppliers and their evaluation outcomes—set to be publicly announced after the deadline and resolution of any contract exceptions. Final award decisions will follow a protest period, if applicable, and will also be made public. Point of contact for this sourcing event is Courtney Banks, reachable at 478-992-9687 or courtney.banks@gdc.ga.gov, with all technical and administrative inquiries directed to this individual. The place of performance is in Georgia, specifically at Valdosta State Prison, and no specific NAICS code or set-aside classification has been designated, indicating this is an open competition. The official details and submission portal are accessible through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services secure portal. Suppliers are expected to submit complete responses before the deadline to be considered, and failure to meet all stated criteria may result in disqualification. The procurement is part of routine infrastructure or security material acquisition by the state’s correctional system.