The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is inviting sealed or electronic bids for miscellaneous inmate linen items. Bids are due by 2:30 p. m. on June 12, 2026, and will be opened at 3:00 p. m. on the same day. Electronic bidding is available through www. ***. *. * and instructions can be obtained by contacting the finance office purchasing agent at 318-681-0706. The contract will be for a twelve (12) month period, with prices held firm. The Sheriff reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Delivery is required to the Caddo Correctional Center and the Work Release Facility. Samples may be requested and must be provided within three (3) working days. The contract can be canceled with thirty (30) days written notice. Bids will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis to a single vendor based on suitability, ability to stock and issue, lowest overall price, responsiveness, and responsibility.
The bid notice states that paper bids must be submitted and finalized by 2:30 p. m. on June 12, 2026, and electronic bids must be finalized in bidnet direct no later than this time.
The successful bidder shall replace, at no cost to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, any miscellaneous inmate linen items purchased as a result of this bid, if that product is deemed unacceptable for any reason resulting from deviations from the specifications contained herein, or as a result of improper storage, shipping or handling of product by the successful bidder or its designated carrier.
Bids shall be evaluated on the basis of the suitability of items offered for the intended use, the ability of bidders to stock and issue miscellaneous inmate linen items in manner described herein, and the lowest overall price on the bid form and the bidders responsiveness and responsibility are also considerations. The bid award will be based on the following criteria: total compliance with all written specifications, price factor, experience and capabilities to provide miscellaneous inmate linen items, ability to maintain inventory on an as needed basis, quality, delivery and pickup capabilities, bidder responsiveness and responsibility. Bid will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. Entire bid will be awarded to one 1 vendor.
If for any reason, vendor withdraws bid after forty-eight (48) hours after bid opening, vendor is subject to being invoiced the cost difference incurred from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office purchasing same merchandise from next available vendor.
Upon request, bidders shall be required to provide samples of items bid. Should a sample be requested, it shall be required that the bidder, or his representative, furnish the requested samples to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Finance Office, within three (3) working days of request. Failure to provide requested samples for inspection may be grounds for considering bidder nonresponsive.
Any bids submitted not in compliance with bid instructions showing unauthorized additions, conditional or alternate bids, incomplete bids, etc. , will be rejected.
