Addendum No. 1 - Vendor's Inquiries and State's Responses.docx

State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement

Jeff Landry Governor Taylor F. Barras Commissioner of Administration

Division of Administration 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5243 Phone (225) 342-8010 Fax (225) 342-9756

September 29, 2026

Addendum NO. 01

Your reference is directed to RFx Number 3000026674 for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State of Louisiana - Grocery Items for Canteen Resale - DOC-PE, which is currently scheduled to open at 10:00 AM CT on 10/06/2026.

The following change is to be made to the referenced solicitation:

RFx Line 3 - Pork Rinds Reads: Pkg: 2 oz./bag, 12 bags/case RFx Line 3 - Pork Rinds Changed to Read: Pkg: 2-3 oz./bag, 12 bags/case

RFx Line 7 - Chocolate Sandwich Crème Cookies Reads: Pkg: 5 oz./pack, 25 packs/case RFx Line 7 - Chocolate Sandwich Crème Cookies Changed to Read: Pkg: 5 oz./pack, 24 packs/case The following are the Vendor’s Inquiries and the State’s Responses:

Vendor’s Inquiry #1: All three special conditions, Delivery: What minimum remaining shelf-life is required at receipt? Does inside delivery mean placement at the canteen receiving area, or does it include unpacking each case and stocking shelves?

State’s Response #1: The minimum shelf-life requirement is 2-3 months upon receipt. Yes, delivery means placement at the canteen receiving area. Unpacking and stocking shelves are not required for correctional facilities.

Vendor’s Inquiry #2: RFx 3000026674, Line 7: Please confirm whether chocolate cookies require 25 packs per case, as printed, while line 6 specifies 24 packs per case.

State’s Response #2: Line 7 is 24 packs per case.

Vendor’s Inquiry #3: Blanket Order Contract and line-item minimum order fields: May a bidder state a commercially reasonable minimum order per delivery without becoming nonresponsive? Are deliveries combined across awarded lines, or must freight be priced for a single case ordered alone?

State’s Response #3: Bidders may state their company's minimum order quantity. The freight must be included in the bid pricing for each item bidding. These items will be ordered on an as-needed basis. Quantities may vary.

Vendor’s Inquiry #4: Please also identify any publicly available predecessor contract or award pricing and actual order quantities for these lines, including typical order size and frequency. We request only records available without a fee; please advise before any charge.

State’s Response #4: For information regarding predecessor contract or award pricing and actual order quantities, please send an email request to LaKeisha.Bryant2@la.gov.

Vendor’s Inquiry #5: A manufacturer response has now revealed a material conflict in RFx 3000026674, line 3. Brimhall Foods confirmed that it does not produce a 2 ounce, 12 bag case of pork rinds, although Brim's is one of the three specifically permitted brands.

State’s Response #5: The packaging for Line 3 - Pork Rinds has been updated to a packing range to include ounces for all acceptable brands.

All else remains as on original Invitation to Bid.

This Addendum is hereby officially made a part of the referenced solicitation.

Acknowledgement: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum does not cause you to revise your bid, you should acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by identifying your business name and by signing where indicated. You may return this Acknowledgement by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. The State reserves the right to request a completed Acknowledgement at any time. Failure to execute an Acknowledgement shall not relieve the bidder from complying with the terms of its bid.

Addendum Acknowledged/No changes:

For: ________________________ By: __________________________

Revision: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum requires you to revise your bid, you must indicate any change(s) below, identify your business name and sign where shown. Revisions shall be delivered prior to bid opening by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756, and indicate the RFx number and the bid opening date and time on the outside of the envelope for proper identification, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. Electronic transmissions other than by fax are not being accepted at this time.

Revisions received after bid opening shall not be considered and you shall be held to your original bid.

Revision:

For: ________________________ By: __________________________

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