LSMSA Food Service Operations

The Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSMSA) is seeking food service operations through a solicitation issued by the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, identified by solicitation number 3000026166 and classified under NAICS code 722310. The solicitation, posted on May 21, 2026, with bids due by June 17, 2026, establishes an agency term contract that may be extended for up to two additional twelve-month periods, with a maximum total term of thirty-six months. All proposals must be submitted via the LaGov supplier portal or manually using state-standard forms, with mandatory inclusion of Attachment A (Special Terms and Conditions), Attachment B (Specifications), Attachment C (Price Sheet), and Attachment D (Online Bidding Instructions). Bidders are required to specify the brand and model number of all products offered; failure to do so results in the bid being interpreted as offering only the exact products listed in the solicitation. Equivalent product submissions must include detailed technical documentation for evaluation. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination, with prices firm for at least thirty days and covering all transportation, taxes, and incidental costs. Bids proposing payment in advance or C.O.D. terms are subject to rejection. Contractual compliance is governed by Louisiana state law, with strict adherence to federal and state civil rights, accessibility, and labor standards. The contractor must comply with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and must swiftly address and resolve any accessibility complaints through a formal written plan if nonconformities arise—failure to do so constitutes a material breach. The contractor must certify no federal suspension or debarment via SAM.gov, be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State, and comply with E-Verify requirements. Contracts valued at $100,000 or more require certification of non-discrimination against firearm entities, and all bidders must sign a certification of no discriminatory boycotts of Israel per Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1602.1. A mandatory jobsite visit is required of all bidders except the incumbent contractor; failure to attend results in automatic disqualification. The contractor is also bound by anti-kickback provisions under the Copeland Act, environmental compliance obligations under the Clean Air and Water Acts, and federal anti-