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- 3000026426
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- East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Louisiana
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This is an Invitation to Bid (RFx 3000026426) issued by the Louisiana Office of State Procurement on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. The solicitation seeks bids to establish a blanket order contract for bag-in-box juice concentrate products and a refrigerated juice dispensing system. The contract encompasses four juice product lines: apple juice concentrate (50%), cranberry juice concentrate (10%), orange juice concentrate (35%), and pineapple juice concentrate (50%), each meeting Minute Maid specifications or approved equivalents with specified vitamin C enrichment and shelf-life requirements. The bidder must furnish, install, and maintain a 110-volt electrically refrigerated counter-top dispenser with a minimum of four flavor valves and an ice water dispenser valve. Estimated deliveries total 40 units per product per quarter in July, October, January, and April, with service provision required within 48 hours of notification from the penitentiary. Online bid responses are due July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time through the LaGov vendor portal, with the link provided in the solicitation. The contract period begins upon award and extends through June 30, 2027, with provisions for optional renewal for two additional 12-month periods at identical prices and terms, not to exceed 36 months total.
All unit prices must be firm for 30 days and inclusive of freight, delivery, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and installation on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with no payment-in-advance or cash-on-delivery arrangements permitted. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders meeting workforce and product sourcing requirements, including preferences for Louisiana agricultural products (10% cost threshold), further-processed products (7% cost threshold), manufactured items (10% cost threshold), and United States manufactured products (5% cost threshold). This is a blanket order contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities; actual orders are demand-based and shipments occur only upon agency request. The State reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or to reject individual line items. Contractors must provide Workers Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability coverage with $1 million per occurrence limits, and Automobile Liability insurance with $1 million combined single limits, with the State named as additional insured. Personnel entering Department of Corrections facilities must provide security clearance information and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act reporting requirements. Delivery is accepted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
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| Revised Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-11.docx | DOCX document | |
| Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Q & A and Revised Attachment A.docx | DOCX document | |
| 3000026426.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Specialt Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-11.docx | DOCX document |
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Vendor No.:___________________ Solicitation: 3000026426 Opening Date: 07/29/2026
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
07/29/2026
10:00 AM CST
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Ship To Address:
La Dept of Corrections DOC Louisiana State Penitentiary 915 Warehouse 17544 Tunica Trace Angola, LA 70712
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160 Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000026426 Version: 2 Buyer: LAKEISHA BRYANT Buyer Phone: 225-342-4824 E-Mail: lakeisha.bryant2@la.gov Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD19CB1B1DCEA87C9AE
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required 1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions? YES
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid response?
YES
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response? YES
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response? YES
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30 days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.
NO
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Name of Solicitation: Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser - DOC-LSP
Notice to bidder:
Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Q&A and Revised Attachment A Date issued: 7/17/26
Name of Bidder (Typed or printed)
TITLE DATE
Signature of Authorized Bidder
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD19CB1B1DCEA87C9AE
Bidder: Page 2 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Open Date: 07/29/2026 T-Number:
Your reference is directed to RFx No. 3000026426 for Bag in a Box Juice & Dispenser - DOC-LSP, which is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM Central on July 29, 2026.
SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM No. 1
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings for bids published by our office.
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at 9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder’s submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-11 - Revised via Addendum No 1. (7/17/26) Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
This solicitation is to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser as specified for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary for a period beginning with date of award and ending June 30, 2027. At the option of the State of Louisiana and acceptance by the Contractor, this contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions. Total contract time not to exceed 36 months.
Blanket Order Contract:
Items are to be called for by the using agency as needed. No shipments are to be made until the Agency calls or otherwise submits an order for shipment of a specific quantity. Quantities are estimated, and they may be increased or decreased as needed throughout the contract period.
Individual order quantities, when called for, are based on the using agency’s demand at the time of order. Minimum orders may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. A blanket order contract is not a
Bidder: Page 3 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
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guarantee of any quantity. Unit price should be inclusive of any freight charges. Contractor must be able to obtain and supply the item(s) at their bid price for the entire contract period and within the delivery timeframe provided for on their bid. Unused quantities must not be invoiced and will not be paid.
Blanket Order Delivery The State reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe, as specified in the line(s) of the RFx, from the date the order is called in or otherwise submitted by the using agency.
Method of Award:It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an all or none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.
Bidder: Page 4 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
Extended Amount
1 Product ID: 22185 Product Category:50202300
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,APPLE
Furnish, install, and maintain a compact sized, sanitary aseptic juice dispensing system as described below to the Louisiana state penitentiary at Angola, LA.
*110v electrically refrigerated counter-top dispenser with a minimum of four (4) flavor valves and ice water dispenser valve for use with shelf stable bag in box juice.
*Must be able to key off flavor valves.
*Vendor's price for juice to include any fees associated with the installation, maintenance and the use of the dispensing equipment during the contract period.
Brand: Minute Maid Apple Juice or Equal Item#:98235 or Equal
*50% apple juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain 100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio, yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture-resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallons concentrated bib.
* 150 - 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within 48 hours after notification from Louisiana State Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 50% Apple Juice Concentrate: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing 100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
160 EA __________ ________________
Bidder: Page 5 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
Extended Amount
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water - 4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
2 Product ID: 22186 Product Category:50202300
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,CRANBERRY
Brand: Minute Maid Cranberry Juice or Equal Item #: 98040 or Equal
*10% cranberry cocktail juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain 100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio, yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture-resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within 48 hours after notification from Louisiana State Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 10% Cranberry Cocktail Juice Concentrate: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing 100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water -
Bidder: Page 6 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
Extended Amount
4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
3 Product ID: 22187 Product Category:50202300
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,ORANGE
Brand: Minute Maid Orange Juice or Equal Item #: 98270 or Equal
* 35% orange juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched.
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain 100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio, yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 75 - 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within 48 hours after notification from Louisiana State Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April pecify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 35% Orange Juice Concentrate: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing 100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water - 4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
Bidder: Page 7 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
Extended Amount
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
4 Product ID: 22188 Product Category:50202300
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,PINEAPPLE
Brand: Minute Maid Pineapple Juice or Equal Item #: 98120 or Equal
* 50% pineapple juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain 100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio, yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 75 -180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within 48 hours after notification from Louisiana State Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 50% Pineapple Juice Concentrate:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing 100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water - 4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No
Bidder: Page 8 of 14 Invitation to bid: 3000026426
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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price
Extended Amount
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING
"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT
OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE
CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
13. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND
C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING
PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED
BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED, EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
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ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE
SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR
RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST SPECIFY THE BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT OFFERED IN HIS BID. BIDS
NOT SPECIFYING BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS OFFERING THE EXACT PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN THE
SOLICITATION.
15. DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
BIDDERS PROPOSING AN EQUIVALENT BRAND OR MODEL SHOULD SUBMIT WITH THE BID INFORMATION (SUCH AS ILLUSTRATIONS, DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, TECHNICAL DATA) SUFFICIENT FOR STATE OF LOUISIANA TO EVALUATE QUALITY, SUITABILITY, AND
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION MAY CAUSE BID
TO BE REJECTED. ANY CHANGE MADE TO A MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR A PRODUCT SHALL
BE VERIFIABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF ITEM(S) BID DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDING BRAND AND/OR
PRODUCT NUMBER), BIDDER SHOULD STATE IN WHAT RESPECT ITEM(S) DEVIATE. FAILURE TO NOTE EXCEPTIONS ON THE BID
FORM WILL NOT RELIEVE THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER(S) FROM SUPPLYING THE ACTUAL PRODUCTS REQUESTED.
16. BID OPENING
BIDDERS MAY ATTEND THE BID OPENING, BUT NO INFORMATION OR OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ULTIMATE CONTRACT AWARD
WILL BE GIVEN AT THE BID OPENING OR DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS. BIDS MAY BE EXAMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA
R.S. 44.I. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMPLETED FILES MAY BE SECURED BY VISITING THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DURING
NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
17. PRICES
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE SOLICITATION, BID PRICES MUST BE COMPLETE, INCLUDING
TRANSPORTATION PREPAID BY BIDDER TO DESTINATION AND FIRM FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. IF ACCEPTED, PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR THE CONTRACTUAL PERIOD. BIDS OTHER THAN F.O.B. DESTINATION MAY BE REJECTED. PRICES
SHOULD BE QUOTED IN THE UNIT (EACH, BOX, CASE, ETC.) AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
18. DELIVERIES
BIDS MAY BE REJECTED IF THE DELIVERY TIME INDICATED IS LONGER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
19. TAXES
VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES IN THE BID PRICE. STATE AGENCIES ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL
STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
20. NEW PRODUCTS
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR IN THE SOLICITATION, ALL PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE MUST BE NEW, NEVER PREVIOUSLY
USED, AND THE CURRENT MODEL AND/OR PACKAGING. NO REMANUFACTURED, DEMONSTRATOR, USED OR IRREGULAR PRODUCT
WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION. THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD
WARRANTY WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFED IN THE SOLICITATION.
21. CONTRACT RENEWALS
UPON AGREEMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTOR, A TERM CONTRACT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR 2
ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIODS AT THE SAME PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN SUCH CASES, THE TOTAL CONTRACT TERM
CANNOT EXCEED 36 MONTHS.
22. CONTRACT CANCELLATION
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(A) MISREPRESENTATION BY THE CONTRACTOR; (B) CONTRACTOR'S FRAUD, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY OR OTHER UNLAWFUL
MEANS OF OBTAINING ANY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; (C) CONFLICT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS WITH
CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW; (D) ABUSIVE OR BELLIGERENT CONDUCT BY
CONTRACTOR TOWARDS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE STATE; (E) CONTRACTOR'S INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE (LA R.S. 39:1551 ET SEQ.) AND ITS CORRESPONDING REGULATIONS; OR, (F) ANY LISTED REASON FOR
DEBARMENT UNDER LA R.S. 39:1672.
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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA MAY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE AT ANY TIME (1) BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR OF SUCH TERMINATION: OR (2) BY NEGOTIATING WITH THE CONTRACTOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. THE STATE SHALL PAY CONTRACTOR FOR, IF APPLICABLE: (A) DELIVERABLES IN PROGRESS; (B) THE PERCENTAGE THAT
HAS BEEN COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY; AND, (C) FOR TRANSACTION-BASED SERVICES UP TO THE DATE OF TERMINATION, TO
THE EXTENT WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT FOR CAUSE BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR OF SUCH TERMINATION FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING NON-EXCLUSIVE REASONS: (A) FAILURE TO
DELIVER WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT; (B) FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, CONFORM TO SAMPLE QUALITY OR TO BE DELIVERED IN GOOD CONDITION; OR, (C) ANY OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT.
23. DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR
FAILURE TO DELIVER WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED OR TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES AS SPECIFIED IN THE BID WILL CONSTITUTE A
DEFAULT AND MAY CAUSE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT. WHERE THE STATE HAS DETERMINED THE CONTRACTOR TO BE IN
DEFAULT, THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE ANY OR ALL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES COVERED BY THE CONTRACT
ON THE OPEN MARKET AND TO CHARGE THE CONTRACTOR WITH COST IN EXCESS OF THE CONTRACT PRICE. UNTIL SUCH
ASSESSED CHARGES HAVE BEEN PAID, NO SUBSEQUENT BID FROM THE DEFAULTING CONTRACTOR WILL BE CONSIDERED.
24. ORDER OF PRIORITY
IN THE EVENT THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR STANDARD CONDITIONS AND THE SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN.
25. APPLICABLE LAW
ALL CONTRACTS SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS
BY SUBMITTING AND SIGNING THIS BID, BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE:
TITLE VI AND VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED BY THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1972, FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246, FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED, THE VIETNAM ERA VETERAN'S
READJUSMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF
1975, AND BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. BIDDER
AGREES NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, AND WILL RENDER SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT
ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, OR AGE IN ANY MATTER RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
ANY ACT OF DISCRIMINATION COMMITTED BY BIDDER, OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS WHEN
APPLICABLE, SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.
27. ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
IF APPLICABLE, THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS IT WILL COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE DISABILITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS
AND ALSO WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED CONFORM TO THE APPLICABLE ACCESSIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS OF WCAG 2.1 LEVEL AA OR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION (THE “ACCESSIBILTY STANDARDS”), SECTION 508 OF
THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROMPTLY
RESPOND TO AND RESOLVE ANY COMPLAINT REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY OF ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. IF AT ANY TIME, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT DO NOT FULLY CONFORM TO THE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY ADVISE THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT (THE “STATE”) IN WRITING
OF THE NONCONFORMANCE AND SHALL PROVIDE THE STATE A PLAN TO ACHIEVE CONFORMANCE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY
STANDARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN INTENDED TIMELINE FOR CONFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE FROM ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ITS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PARAGRAPH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE A MATERIAL
BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE STATE.
28. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
ANY "QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY" AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHO HAS SUBMITTED A
BID AND DESIRES TO ATTEND THE BID OPENING, MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN WRITING NOT LATER THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
BID OPENING DATE OF THEIR NEED FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS. IF THE REQUEST CANNOT BE REASONABLY PROVIDED, THE
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INDIVIDUAL WILL BE INFORMED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.
29. INDEMNITY
CONTRACTOR AGREES, UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE OF A CLAIM OR ACTION, TO DEFEND THE CLAIM OR ACTION, OR TAKE
OTHER APPROPRIATE MEASURE, TO INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS AND ITS
EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS AND ACTIONS FOR BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE
FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. CONTRACTOR IS OBLIGATED TO INDEMNIFY ONLY
TO THE EXTENT OF THE FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FROM BODILY
INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE FAULT OF THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS OR ITS
EMPLOYEES.
30. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
ATTENTION: R.S. 39:1594(C)(4) REQUIRES EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SUBMIT BIDS TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU
MUST INDICATE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE SIGNER OF THIS BID.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL BIDDING, THE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS
REPRESENTED BY THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID. THE NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS
REPRESENTED BY THE CONTACT PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID.
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:
1. THE SIGNER OF THIS BID IS EITHER A CORPORATE OFFICER WHO IS LISTED ON THE MOST CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT
ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR A MEMBER OF A PARTNERSHIP OR PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM AS REFLECTED IN
THE MOST CURRENT PARTNERSHIP RECORDS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. A COPY OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OR
PARTNERSHIP RECORD MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
2. THE SIGNER OF THE BID IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BIDDER AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THIS BID AS EVIDENCED BY
DOCUMENTS SUCH AS, CORPORATE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL, ETC. IF THIS APPLIES A COPY
OF THE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION, OR OTHER SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED HERETO.
3. THE BIDDER HAS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AN AFFIDAVIT OR RESOLUTION OR OTHER
ACKNOWLEDGED/ AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT INDICATING THAT THE SIGNER IS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR PUBLIC
CONTRACTS. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
4. THE SIGNER OF THE BID HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BIDDER AS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS ON THE BIDDER'S
VENDOR REGISTRATION ON FILE WITH THIS OFFICE.
31. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.S. 39: 2192, IN AWARDING CONTRACTS AFTER AUGUST 15, 2010, ANY PUBLIC
ENTITY IS AUTHORIZED TO REJECT A PROPOSAL OR BID FROM, OR NOT AWARD THE CONTRACT TO, A BUSINESS IN WHICH ANY
INDIVIDUAL WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF FIVE PERCENT OR MORE, HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR HAS ENTERED A PLEA OF
GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY STATE FELONY OR EQUIVALENT FEDERAL FELONY CRIME COMMITTED IN THE
SOLICITATION OR EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OR BID AWARDED UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CONTRACTS UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 38 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, OR THE LOUISIANA PROCUREMENT
CODE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 39.
32. FEDERAL CLAUSES, IF APPLICABLE
ANTI-KICKBACK CLAUSE
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE MANDATE DICTATED BY THE COPELAND "ANTI-KICKBACK" ACT WHICH
PROVIDES THAT EACH CONTRACTOR OR SUBGRANTEE SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM INDUCING, BY ANY MEANS, ANY PERSON
EMPLOYED IN THE COMPLETION OF WORK, TO GIVE UP ANY PART OF THE COMPENSATION TO WHICH HE IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED.
CLEAN AIR ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 306 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE
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UNDER NON-EXEMPT CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING FACILITIES.
ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY RECOGNIZES THE MANDATORY STANDARDS AND POLICIES RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHICH
ARE CONTAINED IN THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ENERGY POLICY AND
CONSERVATION ACT (P.L. 94-163).
CLEAN WATER ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 508 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE
UNDER NON-EXEMPT FEDERAL CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING
FACILITIES.
ANTI-LOBBYING AND DEBARMENT ACT
THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES IN THE ANTI-LOBBYING ACT AND THE DEBARMENT
ACT.
33. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 39:1602.1, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ANY BID WITH A VALUE OF $100,000 OR MORE AND TO
VENDORS WITH FIVE OR MORE EMPLOYEES:
BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION, THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER CERTIFIES AND AGREES THAT THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION IS CORRECT: IN PREPARING ITS RESPONSE, THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER HAS CONSIDERED ALL PROPOSALS
SUBMITTED FROM QUALIFIED, POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, AND HAS NOT, IN THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, OR COMMERCIAL TREATMENT OF ANY SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER, REFUSED TO TRANSACT OR TERMINATED BUSINESS
ACTIVITIES, OR TAKEN OTHER ACTIONS INTENDED TO LIMIT COMMERCIAL RELATIONS, WITH A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT IS
ENGAGING IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS IN ISRAEL OR ISRAEL-CONTROLLED TERRITORIES, WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT TO
ACCOMPLISH A BOYCOTT OR DIVESTMENT OF ISRAEL. THE BIDDER HAS ALSO NOT RETALIATED AGAINST ANY PERSON OR OTHER
ENTITY FOR REPORTING SUCH REFUSAL, TERMINATION, OR COMERCIALLY LIMITING ACTIONS. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO REJECT THE RESPONSE OF THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER IF THIS CERTIFICATION IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE FALSE, AND TO TERMINATE ANY CONTRACT AWARDED BASED ON SUCH A FALSE RESPONSE.
34. PROHIBITION OF COMPANIES THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. 39:1602.2, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ANY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS, COMPETITIVE SEALED
PROPOSALS, OR CONTRACTS WITH A VALUE OF $100,000 OR MORE INVOLVING A FOR-PROFIT COMPANY WITH AT LEAST FIFTY
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED BY LAW, BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION OR ENTERING INTO THIS
CONTRACT, THE BIDDER, PROPOSER, OR CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE A PRACTICE, POLICY, GUIDANCE, OR DIRECTIVE THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST A FIREARM
ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION BASED SOLELY ON THE ENTITY’S OR ASSOCIATION’S STATUS AS A FIREARM ENTITY OR
FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION;
2. THE COMPANY WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A FIREARM ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION DURING THE TERM OF
THE CONTRACT BASED SOLELY ON THE ENTITY’S OR ASSOCIATION’S STATUS AS A FIREARM ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE
ASSOCIATION.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT THE RESPONSE OF THE BIDDER, PROPOSER, OR CONTRACTOR IF THIS
CERTIFICATION IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE FALSE, AND TO TERMINATE ANY CONTRACT AWARDED BASED ON SUCH A
FALSE RESPONSE OR IF THE CERTIFICATION IS NO LONGER TRUE.
35. CERTIFICATION OF NO FEDERAL SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT
BY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING ANY BID FOR $25,000 OR MORE, THE BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THEIR COMPANY, ANY
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR PRINCIPALS ARE NOT SUSPENDED OR DEBARRED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IN "AUDIT REQUIREMENTS IN SUBPART F OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
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BUDGET'S UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS"
(FORMERLY OMB CIRCULAR A-133).
A LIST OF PARTIES WHO HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED OR DEBARRED CAN BE VIEWED VIA THE INTERNET AT HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV.
36. SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA LAW, ALL CORPORATIONS (SEE, LA R.S. 12:262.1) AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (SEE, LA
R.S. 12:1308.2) MUST BE REGISTERED AND IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE IN ORDER TO HOLD A
PURCHASE ORDER AND/OR CONTRACT OVER $25,000.
37. ALL BID AMOUNTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS.
38. INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION
BY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING A BID, THE BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THE PRICE SUBMITTED WAS INDEPENDENTLY ARRIVED AT
WITHOUT COLLUSION.
39. E-VERIFY
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LA R.S. 23:995 AND FEDERAL LAW PERTAINING TO E-VERIFY IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT.
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