New York State Contract Reporter #IFB #0226 / PA26002

New York State Solicits Knit Fabrics for Correctional Facility Clothing Production

This opportunity involves the supply of knit fabrics for New York State correctional facility clothing manufacturing: - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Division of Industries (Corcraft) - Facilities: Clinton, Eastern, and Shawangunk Correctional Facilities - Products Requested: - Rib Knit Fabric, Tubular (Green): - 84,000 yards annually - 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester, 18" tubular, 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 - Twill Shirting (Bright White): 4,000 yards - Twill Suiting (Jungle Green): 100,000 yards - Twill Suiting (Bright White): 40,000 yards - Twill Suiting (Incense/Tan): 20,000 yards - All twill: 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton, 61" width minimum, 5.5-6.0 oz/sq yd, 2/1 twill weave - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit fabric samples for testing - All greige goods must be domestically finished; finishing mill must be identified on each delivery - Compliance with ASTM and AATCC standards is required - Past suppliers include Atlantic Textiles and JAG Textile - Manufacturers' certificates required; strict quality, packaging, and delivery standards - Price adjustments every six months, capped at 5% per period - Guaranteed delivery within 30-45 days depending on item and facility - No specific OEMs are mandated; open to all compliant manufacturers

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, located in New York. 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 bidders must register online for bid notifications.

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