Cigarettes - LDH Bid Cancelled: 08/22/2025 - Addendum No. 1 - CANCELLATION & REBID Date Issued: August 22, 2025 Yo

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for cigarettes through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 3000025147. The procurement opportunity covers two specific product categories: 400 cartons of Full Flavor Cigarettes (Montego or Equal, Full Flavor Red 100's Box) and 200 cartons of Menthol Cigarettes (Montego or Equal, Menthol Gold 100's Box). The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial contract period from the date of award through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Delivery is required within 14 days after receipt of order, with orders to be placed by agency purchasing/warehouse staff. The bid opening is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bid submission through the LaGov vendor portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting specified product requirements, compliance with delivery timeframes, and overall responsiveness to the bid specifications.

The procurement opportunity includes specific Louisiana preferences, requiring bidders to have at least 50% Louisiana workforce to qualify for certain advantages. Pricing must be inclusive of all transportation and freight charges, with unit prices remaining firm for the entire contract period. The state will utilize the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger transactions. Bidders must comply with Louisiana tobacco tax laws and maintain an approved brand list as specified by the Louisiana Attorney General. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit a bid. The contract is structured as a blanket order, meaning estimated quantities may be increased or decreased throughout the contract period, with no guaranteed minimum order quantities. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement covers 600 total cartons of cigarettes to be purchased on an as-needed basis by the Louisiana Department of Health.