Personal Property for Canteen Resale

The solicitation for Personal Property for Canteen Resale, numbered 3000026526 and posted on August 6, 2026, with a response deadline of August 25, 2026, seeks bids for a range of personal items to be sold through state correctional facility canteens in Louisiana. Products include a Clear Beard Trimmer, New Balance tennis shoes in regular and wide widths, an AM/FM radio, athletic supporters, and cooling towels, all required to be new, unused, and in current model packaging with complete brand, model, color, and size specifications clearly labeled. Delivery is to be made F.O.B. destination to a state correctional facility in Angola, Louisiana, with standard delivery expectations of 7–10 days after receipt of order, except for specific items like the Booksack, which allow 14 days. Bids must include prepaid transportation costs and firm pricing valid for a minimum of 30 days, with no option quantities specified beyond potential two 12-month renewals extending the contract term to a maximum of 36 months. The State intends to award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing compliance over cost, where technically compliant bids are ranked by price alone. Non-compliance with product specifications, submission format, or pricing requirements will result in rejection. Contractors must adhere to a broad set of legal and ethical requirements, including compliance with federal laws such as the Clean Air Act, ADA, and Civil Rights Acts, as well as state statutes under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 39. Key prohibitions include discrimination against firearm and ammunition industry businesses for companies with 50 or more full-time employees and participation in any boycott of Israel. Bidders must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State, not have owners convicted of procurement-related felonies, and be active and non-debarred in SAM.gov. The bid must be signed by an authorized corporate representative and submitted either via the LAGOV Supplier Portal or as a properly marked physical envelope, with pricing changes restricted to sealed envelopes or electronic submission only. Although no formal attachments, MIL-STDs, barcoding standards, or detailed invoice procedures are outlined, the State holds authority to inspect and accept goods at the destination point and may terminate contracts for non-compliance. All pricing data is unspecified in the solicitation, with contract value contingent on vendor submissions, and no accounting or appropriation codes are provided.