Description
The State of Louisiana’s Office of State Procurement is seeking qualified vendors to supply a wide variety of meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections (DOC‑PE) in Wakefield, LA. The solicitation lists detailed specifications for each item (e.g., chicken leg quarters, whole loaf cheese, turkey bologna, pork sausage, fish portions, etc.), required packaging, processing‑date limits, and delivery terms. Bids must be submitted electronically via the LaGov vendor portal or mailed to the Office of State Procurement by the bid opening time on 11 May 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) and may be extended up to a total of 36 months. Vendors must be pre‑registered in the LaGov system, include a W‑9 if newly registered, and comply with all special terms, bonding, and delivery requirements.
• Multiple product categories (meat, poultry, cheese, fish, breakfast items) with specific weight, case, and labeling requirements.
• Delivery must occur on or before 3 December 2026 for the first shipments; “delivery of the essence” clause emphasizes earliest possible delivery.
• Pricing must be firm for at least 30 days and include FOB destination.
• Contract may be renewed for up to two additional 12‑month periods (max 36 months).
• Vendor must provide a letter of guarantee for each shipment and meet all state‑wide procurement regulations.