Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066391
Pennsylvania DOC Solicits Cushion Insole Material for Correctional Institution
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
6100066391
NAICS
424340
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking bids for cushion insole material for the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix. - Buyer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Phoenix - Estimated quantity: 30,000 square feet of cushion insole material for the initial year - Contract term: One year with four optional one-year renewals; material ordered as needed - Product requirements: - Insole board must be equal to or better than Bontex 347FF or Texon .505D - Thickness: .030 inches (±10%) - Sheet size: 44" x 50" - Color: Saddle - Abrasion and wet rub resistance specified - Foam component must be similar to Texon VF-1000 Lycra PVC foam - Thickness: .125 inches (±5%) - Density: 5 lbs/ft³ - Compression set: 25%, Recovery: 92% - Color: Suntan - All sheets must be palletized (300 sheets per pallet), shrink-wrapped, and marked for direction - Bidders must provide samples prior to award and comply with DOC security and packaging requirements - No specific OEMs mandated, but Bontex and Texon are referenced as performance benchmarks - Pricing must be firm for the initial year, FOB destination, with no shipping fees - Additional cushion insole varieties may be added at negotiated prices
Description
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections (DOC), is soliciting bids for cushion insole material to be delivered to the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Collegeville, PA. This is a one-year contract with the option of four one-year renewals, and cushion insoles will be ordered as needed throughout the contract term. The insole material must meet specified properties and be delivered palletized and shrink-wrapped. Bidders must submit electronic bids and provide samples prior to award, complying with DOC security requirements.