Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids under solicitation number 3000026725 to establish a Blanket Order Contract for grocery items intended for canteen resale for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract will be awarded on an individual item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders who meet the specified technical requirements, including the provision of brand and model numbers for all offered products. The initial term of the contract is for 12 months, beginning January 1, 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewals, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. Bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026, via the vendor portal or by mail in a clearly marked package. All products must be new and current models, with remanufactured or used items prohibited. Deliveries are to be made on an as-needed basis to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, typically within 5 to 7 days after receipt of an order, and must be shipped F.O.B. Destination. Payment will be issued within 30 days of receiving a properly executed invoice or delivery. Contractors must comply with various legal mandates, including E-Verify, the Anti-Kickback Act, and federal civil rights and accessibility standards.