Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026832

Louisiana procurement of 80,000 pounds of coated aluminum substrate for license plates

The State of Louisiana is procuring coated aluminum substrate for manufacture of multi-year motor vehicle license plates. - Government buyer: State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for DOC Prison Enterprises–LSP Tag Plant (PE Tag Plant); buyer contact listed as Thomas Nolan. - Requested product: 80,000 pounds of conversion-coated aluminum substrate, .027 inch thick and 12-1/8 inches wide, for reflective license plates. No part number is specified. - Material requirements: Alloy/temper 8112-H111, 7069-H111, or 3105-H21; strength, elongation, and embossing performance must meet the stated specifications. The material must emboss with all-steel dies to 3/32-inch height without breaking, cutting, or appreciable warping. - Coating and named companies: A light, tightly adherent chromate or chrome-free conversion coating is required; chromate coating must meet ASTM B-449. 3M is identified as the current reflective-sheeting supplier, and chrome-free coating bids require a 3M compatibility letter. BetzDearborn Permatreat 1021 B is named as a chrome-free coating reference. - Delivery and handling: Two shipments of 40,000 pounds, approximately one week apart, are due within 21 days after receipt of order. The plant requires at least 24 hours’ notice before delivery. Coils are nominally 2,000 pounds and must be protected for shipment on an open flatbed trailer for side unloading. - Purchase term: The State may repurchase the item at the same price and terms for one year from the original purchase order.

Description

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for 80,000 pounds of conversion-coated aluminum substrate for motor vehicle license plates. The aluminum must meet specified alloy, thickness, width, strength, coating, and embossing-quality requirements, and be delivered in two shipments of 40,000 pounds approximately one week apart. Delivery is required within 21 days after receipt of order, with the prison tag plant notified at least 24 hours before each shipment. The State intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications and may reject individual line items.

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