October 2026 Meat & Cheese - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana’s Office of State Procurement is seeking qualified vendors to supply a wide variety of meat and cheese products to the Department of Corrections’ Wakefield Prison Enterprise. The solicitation (Bid No. 3000026641) lists detailed product specifications, packaging requirements, quantity needs (ranging from a few thousand to over one hundred thousand pounds per line item), and strict delivery‑by‑date clauses (earliest delivery required by October 8, 2026). Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor portal, submit a signed bid (paper or electronic), and include all required attachments, W‑9 (if new), and a letter of guarantee for each shipment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the possibility of extending the base term for up to two additional 12‑month periods. • Products include chicken leg quarters, whole loaf cheese, turkey ham, pork chops, fish portions, ground beef, breakfast patties, sausages, and assorted deli meats. • Packaging must meet case‑size, weight, and labeling requirements (e.g., processed‑date stamp, 90‑day freshness window). • Delivery is “of the essence”; the State may award to the vendor offering the earliest delivery. • Bids must be submitted by the bid opening date 09/15/2026 10:00 AM CT (online or mailed). • Mandatory compliance with state procurement rules, civil‑rights statutes, and applicable federal environmental and labor regulations.