Packaging Supplies DOC/PE

Solicitation 3000026880 is a request to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide packaging supplies for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises. The contract period begins January 1, 2027, and ends December 31, 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewals for a maximum total of 36 months. Deliverables include shipping boxes for a mattress factory and custom-printed polypropylene bags for laundry bleach and detergent. All items are to be called for as needed by the agency, with a required delivery timeframe of 7 to 10 days after receiving an order. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications. Key requirements include specific dimensions and strength for corrugated boxes, seamless gusseted construction for bags, and the inclusion of the Prison Enterprises logo on all products. Bids must be submitted as F.O.B. Destination with transportation prepaid by the bidder. Compliance with various federal and state laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, is mandatory. For contracts exceeding $25,000, bidders must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State and certify that they are not suspended or debarred.