Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #IFB #0226
NY State Seeks Knit Fabrics and Twill for Correctional Facility Clothing Production
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
IFB #0226
NAICS
313240
This opportunity involves a large-scale procurement of textile materials for New York State correctional facility clothing manufacturing. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Division of Industries (Corcraft) - Contact: Renate Sanders, Contract Management Specialist I - Products Requested: - Rib Knit Fabric, Tubular (Green): - 84,000 yards annually - 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester, 18" width, 6.5 oz./sq. yd. minimum - Sweatshirt Fleece (Green): - 240,000 yards annually - 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester, 60/62" width, 7.0 oz./sq. yd. minimum - Twill Shirting (Jungle Green): 75,000 yards annually - Twill Shirting (Bright White): 4,000 yards annually - Twill Suiting (Jungle Green): 100,000 yards annually - Twill Suiting (Bright White): 40,000 yards annually - Twill Suiting (Incense/Tan): 20,000 yards annually - All twill: 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton, 61" cutable width minimum, 5.5-6.0 oz./sq. yd., 2/1 twill weave - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated; past vendors include Atlantic Textiles and JAG Textile - Notable Requirements: - All greige goods must be domestically finished - Mandatory sample submission for each item offered - Vendors must maintain inventory for immediate delivery - Strict quality, packaging, and delivery compliance - Price adjustments every six months based on Producer Price Index (max 5% increase per period) - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE goals set - Estimated contract duration: 3 years with possible renewals up to 5 years
Description
The New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision is soliciting bids for the procurement of various knit fabrics including Rib Knit (Flat & Tubular), Sweatshirt Fleece, and Twill (Shirting & Suiting). These fabrics will be used in the manufacture of clothing at Clinton, Eastern, and Shawangunk Correctional Facilities, Division of Industries. Bidders must submit samples for testing by the bid due date to be considered. Detailed specifications and the invitation for bids document are available for download and registration at www.corcraft.ny.gov.