Christmas Canteen - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on a blanket order contract to supply Christmas Canteen items for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises for canteen resale, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST (RFx 3000026701). Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders whose Louisiana workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents, including preferences for Louisiana-produced agricultural and forestry products and items manufactured or further processed in Louisiana, provided costs do not exceed competing products by more than 10% or 7%, respectively.

The scope comprises 68 line items including beef salami, smoked salmon, smoked sausage, candies, cookies, snacks, beverages, and specialty food items. All products must be new and comply with USDA and FDA labeling requirements and applicable state public health laws; metal and glass packaging are prohibited. Unit prices must be inclusive of all freight charges, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal, quoted F.O.B. Destination, and remain firm for the entire contract period through January 31, 2027. Delivery is required within three to five days of order placement at eight correctional facilities statewide (Angola, St. Gabriel, Jackson, Cottonport, Angie, Homer, Kinder, and St. Gabriel locations). The contract operates as a blanket order with no guaranteed minimum quantities; the State reserves the right to increase or decrease estimated quantities at the unit price quoted and to award contracts on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s).

The contract period runs from December 1, 2026 (or the award date, whichever is later) through January 31, 2027. The State reserves the right to return unsold, non-perishable goods in original condition for full credit by February 5, 2027. Payment is net 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, with electronic payment via LaCarte Procurement Card (purchases $5,000 and under) or Electronic Funds Transfer (larger amounts). Written inquiries are due by October 2, 2026, with responses due October 7. Bid opening will be held in person at the Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, or via Zoom link available at 9:45 a.m. CST on the opening date.