Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids under solicitation number 3000026675 to establish a Blanket Order Contract for grocery items intended for canteen resale for the Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises. The contract will cover an initial 12-month period beginning January 1, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. The scope of work includes the supply of non-dairy creamer, artificial sweeteners, and cube sugar, with deliveries made on an as-needed basis to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, and must be submitted via the LaGov system or in a clearly marked physical package. The contract will be awarded on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. All products must be new, in current packaging, and delivered F.O.B. Destination. Bidders must specify brand and model numbers, and those proposing equivalent products must provide supporting technical data for evaluation. Payment terms are set at 30 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Compliance with various federal and state laws, including non-discrimination acts and accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 Level A, is required.