Bread - DOC - LSP

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a blanket order contract to provide bread for the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) canteen. The procurement seeks to establish a one-year contract from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential two-year renewal options. The specific requirements include 70,000 loaves of white bread (Bunny Giant or equal, 24 oz. Pullman Sandwich Loaf) and 34,000 loaves of wheat bread (Nature's Own 100% Wheat or equal, 20 oz. Pullman Sandwich Loaf). Deliveries must be made on Mondays and Thursdays to seven different canteen locations, with estimated weekly quantities of 1,600 white bread loaves and 650 wheat bread loaves. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, with bread required to be fresh, not frozen, and delivered between 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (excluding holidays). Electronic bid submissions must be completed through the LaGov vendor portal by June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items.

The contract opportunity appears to have preference opportunities for Louisiana businesses, including potential advantages for Louisiana workforce, Louisiana-produced products, and United States-manufactured products. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The contract is contingent on legislative appropriation of funds and will be limited to specified brand names and models for canteen resale. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors who can meet the strict delivery and product specifications. The total contract value is not directly stated, but the annual procurement involves approximately 104,000 loaves of bread, indicating a significant volume contract for the Louisiana State Penitentiary's canteen operations. Vendors must be prepared to provide consistent, high-quality bread products and comply with the state's detailed delivery and invoicing requirements.