Description
The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for the provision of grocery items for canteen resale to the Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises. The contract is for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The contractor will be required to provide various grocery items, including ramen noodle soup, fruit flavored hard candy, and beef stew, among others. The contractor must be able to deliver the items within 7-10 days of receipt of order.
• The contract is for a blanket order, with no guarantee of quantity.
• The contractor must be able to obtain and supply the items at their bid price for the entire contract period.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to civil rights and accessibility.
• The contractor must provide a certificate of authority to sign and submit bids.
• The contractor must comply with the provisions of the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act and other federal laws.