Bottled Soft Drinks - DOC-LSP

The Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary (DOC-LSP) is soliciting bids for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Bottled Soft Drinks through the Office of State Procurement. This procurement specifically seeks Coca Cola brand soft drinks in 12 oz. plastic bottles, with an estimated requirement of 5,700 cases across multiple flavors including Coca Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Root Beer, and Fanta. The contract will be for an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids must be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal by June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a minimum order quantity of 5 cases and delivery required within 2 days after receipt of order. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights and anti-discrimination provisions. Vendors must specify their brand, bottle type, and size, with only Coca Cola brand products being acceptable for this contract. The soft drinks are intended for canteen resale at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, and the contract includes provisions for Louisiana and United States product preferences, potentially offering price differentials of up to 10% for Louisiana-produced items and 5% for US-manufactured products. Payment will be processed electronically, with the LaCarte procurement card used for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) available for other transactions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the estimated quantity of 5,700 cases suggests a significant procurement opportunity for the selected vendor.