August 2024 Meat & Cheese - DOC-PE

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of various meat and cheese products for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE) at Wakefield. The solicitation (RFx No. 3000023230) titled "August 2024 Meat & Cheese - DOC-PE" includes a wide range of items such as chicken gizzards, turkey or chicken frankfurters, ground beef, pork chops, turkey necks, and various processed meats, as well as cheese products. The contract aims to supply these food items for the period starting August 2024, with a bid opening date of July 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST and a delivery deadline of August 12, 2024. The procurement includes specific requirements for product quality, packaging, delivery, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Contracts will be awarded on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications, with the exception of cheese items (lines 27 & 28), which will be awarded on a grouped basis.

The procurement includes provisions for Louisiana and U.S. product preferences, electronic vendor payments, and compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations. No bid bond is required, but a performance bond may be required. The contract may be renewed for up to two additional 12-month periods upon agreement between the state and the contractor. The state is the sole buyer, and this is not an open-ended, indefinite quantity contract. The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The total award value or budget range is not specified.