Aluminum - DOC-PE

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Apr 7, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	95 - Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes
Solicitation No:	3000026057
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STATE OF LOUISIANA

Office of State Procurement

INVITATION TO BID

RESPONSES WILL BE

PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE

PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW

04/07/2026

10:00 AM CST

TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE

RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW

Vendor No.:___________________

Solicitation: 3000026057

Opening Date: 04/07/2026

Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)

SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:

Office of State Procurement

1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

RFx Number: 3000026057

Version: 1

Buyer: LYNETTE WEEMS

Buyer Phone: 225-342-5533

E-Mail: lynette.weems2@la.gov

Scheduled Begin Date:

Scheduled End Date:

T-Number:

Ship To Address:

Jason Whittington

DOC PRISON ENTERPRISES-LSP TAG PLANT

LA STATE PENITENTIARY 17544 TUNICA TRACE

ANGOLA, LA 70712

ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK

https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=1E947E482E031FE187E1D43CD078955A

QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR

1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?

2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid

response?

3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?

4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?

5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30

days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an

award consideration.

Required

YES

Name of Solicitation: Aluminum - 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:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Signature of Authorized Bidder

TITLE

Name of Bidder

(Typed or printed)

DATE

Invitation to bid: 3000026057

Open Date: 04/07/2026

T-Number:

Bidder:

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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 - Specifications - Pages 1-2

Attachment C - 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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Method of Award:

It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive,

responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject

individual line items from the award.

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Repurchase:

The State of Louisiana, with the acceptance of the Contractor, reserves the right to repurchase the

above item(s) at the same prices, terms, and conditions shown for a period of one year from the date

of the original purchase order.

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Delivery of the Essence:

Delivery is of the essence, and the State reserves the right to award to that vendor which provides the

earliest possible delivery from the date of award. The State also reserves the right to reject any and all

vendors who cannot make delivery within 21 days from the date of award.

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Description

1 Product Category:30102506

Aluminum: .027" x 12.125"

Quantity

80,000

Unit Unit

Price

Extended

Amount

LB __________ ________________

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Invitation to bid: 3000026057

Open Date: 04/07/2026

T-Number:

Bidder:

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Description

Quantity Unit

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*As per Attachment B - Specifications*

Alloy Temper: 3105-H21, 8112-H111, 7069-H111

Thickness: .027 (+/- .015")

Width (standard size): 12-1/8" + 1/32" - 0

Ultimate Strength: 17,000 to 23,000 KSI

Yield Strength: 11,500 KSI

Chrome Type: Chrome Free Conversion Coating or

Chromate Conversion Coating

Elongation of 2" Standard Specimen: Minimum 16% (20%

nominal)

Quality: To withstand embossing with all-steel dies at

3/32" height without breaking, cutting or appreciable plate

warping

Front Surface Finish and Backside Preparation:

Coating-sheeting to be treated with a light, tightly

adherent, chromatic conversion coating or chrome free

coating

Delivery Terms: 21 Days ARO

Two deliveries, one week apart:

A) 1st delivery will be 40,000 pounds

B) 2nd delivery will be 40,000 pounds

*Prison Enterprises to be notified at least 24 hours prior to

arrival of shipments. *

Specify Alloy Temper Bidding: ___________

Specify Aluminum Thickness Bidding: ___________

Specify Aluminum Width Bidding: ____________

Specify Ultimate Strength Bidding: ____________

Specify Yield Strength Bidding: _____________

Specify Bidding Chrome Free Conversion Coating or

Chromate Conversion Coating:

________ Yes _________ No

Unit

Price

Extended

Amount

Invitation to bid: 3000026057

Open Date: 04/07/2026

T-Number:

Bidder:

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LINE

Description

Quantity Unit

Specify Elongation Bidding: ____________________

Specify Quality Bidding to withstand Embossing with

All-Steel dies at 3/32" Height Without Breaking, Cutting or

Appreciable Plate Warping:

_________ Yes ___________ No

Specify Bidding per Attachment B - Specifications:

_________ Yes ___________ No

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ____________

Unit

Price

Extended

Amount

Invitation to bid: 3000026057

Open Date: 04/07/2026

T-Number:

Bidder:

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.

3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING

"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT

OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.

5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.

6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.

7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.

8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE

CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,

WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE

BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER

CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED

ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID

INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.

12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.

13. BID FORMS

ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED

AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;

B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND

C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.

BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,

WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING

PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION

HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED

ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED

BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED,

EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.

14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
3000026057	Aluminum - DOC-PE Original: 3000026057 Attachments: Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7 Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1 - 2 Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10	03/17/2026	04/07/2026 10:00:00 AM CT

Department	* State Procurement *
Section	Office of State Purchasing
Dept Code	107001
Contact	LaPAC Help Group
Address	P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
Phone	(225)342-8010
Fax	(225)342-8688
Email	doa-osphelpdesk@la.gov
URL	http://www.doa.la.gov/osp

Aluminum - DOC-PE

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