Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser - DOC-LSP Bid Cancelled: 07/18/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – Cancellation Date Issued: 07/18/25 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000024985) seeks 160 units each of four different juice concentrates (Apple, Cranberry, Orange, and Pineapple) in 3-gallon bag-in-box packaging, to be delivered quarterly. The contract requires a compact, electrically refrigerated counter-top dispenser with at least four flavor valves and an ice water dispenser valve. Each juice concentrate must be Vitamin C enriched, reconstitutable at a 4:1 water ratio, yield approximately 15 gallons, have moisture-resistant packaging, and maintain a 180-day minimum shelf life. The bid opening is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic and non-electronic submission options available. The contract will be for an initial 1-year period beginning with the award date and ending June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods. The State intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The solicitation includes Louisiana product and United States manufacturing preferences, potentially offering price advantages to bidders whose products meet specific criteria. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the State of Louisiana named as an additional insured. Electronic payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the contract includes provisions for broad participation. Delivery of items will be as needed by agencies, with specific delivery hours and conditions. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but the requirement for 160 units of four different juice concentrates and a dispenser suggests a moderate-value procurement for the Louisiana Department of Corrections.