Drink Items for Canteen Resale - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids under solicitation number 3000026676 to establish a Blanket Order Contract for the supply of soft drinks and drink mix items for canteen resale at the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract is designed for an initial 12-month term starting January 1, 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewals, extending the total potential contract duration to 36 months. Award decisions will be made on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Deliverables include a variety of beverages such as orange juice, instant tea, and various soft drinks and drink mixes, which must be delivered on an as-needed basis to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Bidders are required to specify the brand and model of products offered; those proposing equivalents must provide technical data or descriptive literature to ensure quality and compliance. All bids must be submitted F.O.B. Destination and are due by October 6, 2026, via the LaGov supplier portal. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, including the Louisiana Administrative Code and R.S. 39:1651-1657. Payment terms are set at 30 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever occurs later. Additionally, bidders must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State and must adhere to various federal and state non-discrimination and accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.