Bread for Canteen Resale - DOC-LSP

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on bread products for canteen resale at the Department of Corrections–Louisiana State Penitentiary under ITB 3000026813, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.

The scope comprises two line items: 70,000 loaves of white bread (24 oz. Pullman sandwich loaves, 26 slices per loaf, brand Bunny Giant or equal) and 34,000 loaves of whole wheat bread (20 oz. Pullman sandwich loaves, 20 slices per loaf, brand Nature's Own 100% Wheat or equal). Both products must be fresh, not frozen, and enriched. Estimated weekly quantities are 1,600 white loaves and 650 wheat loaves. Delivery is required on an as-needed basis on Mondays and Thursdays between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM to six canteen locations across the facility.

The contract period begins upon award and extends through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a total duration not exceeding 36 months. All unit prices must be firm for the entire contract period, inclusive of all freight, delivery, unpacking, and debris removal charges on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later, via LaCarte Procurement Card for orders of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts.

The State reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or to reject individual line items. Bidders may claim Louisiana product preferences, Louisiana processing preferences, or United States manufacturing preferences under Louisiana Revised Statutes if applicable. Written inquiries are due October 26, 2026, with responses by November 4, 2026. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or in non-electronic format to the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Vendors must be registered in LaGov and comply with E-Verify requirements and suspension or debarment certifications.