Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

Solicitation 3000026674 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the Louisiana Office of State Procurement to establish a Blanket Order Contract for grocery items, specifically for canteen resale within the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract is for an initial 12-month term beginning January 1, 2027, with the option for two additional 12-month renewals, totaling a maximum duration of 36 months. Deliveries are to be made on an as-needed basis to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. The total bid amount for all items is listed at 3,558,000 dollars. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an individual basis, though it reserves the right to reject individual line items. Bidders must specify brand and model numbers for all products, providing descriptive literature for any proposed equivalents. Unit prices must include all freight charges and remain firm for the duration of the contract. Payment will be issued within 30 days following the receipt of a proper invoice or delivery. Compliance requirements include registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars, adherence to E-Verify regulations, and compliance with various federal civil rights laws. Bids must be submitted via the LaGov vendor portal or physical mail by October 6, 2026.