Description
The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is issuing a blanket‑order solicitation (RFx 3000026701) for the provision of a wide range of packaged snack and convenience food items to be sold through the Louisiana Department of Corrections – Prison Enterprises canteen. The contract will be a “as‑needed” blanket order covering the period from December 1 2026 (or award date) through January 31 2027. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system, submit a W‑9 if newly registered, and provide unit‑price bids inclusive of freight. Items are specified by brand, size, and packaging (no metal or glass). Delivery will occur only after the Using Agency issues a purchase order; quantities are estimated and may vary. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each line item, with the State reserving the right to reject any line or vendor that cannot meet delivery timeframes.
• Scope: Supply of over 50 distinct snack‑food SKUs (salami, smoked salmon, chips, cookies, candy, cereals, etc.) for prison canteen resale.
• Contract type: Blanket‑order, “as‑needed” delivery, no guaranteed minimum quantity.
• Period of performance: 12 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 (≈ 2 months).
• Bid submission: Electronic via LaGov portal; opening 13 Oct 2026 10:00 AM CT (virtual).
• Key requirements: Vendor registration, W‑9, compliance with civil‑rights and accessibility statutes, ability to ship within specified ARO days, unit price must include freight.