Dog Food for DOC-LSP

The State of Louisiana, specifically the Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary (DOC-LSP), is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for dog food through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with solicitation number 3000025247. The procurement targets two specific dog food products: 700 bags of Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Adult Dog Food (Chicken and Rice, 37.5 LBS per sack) and 75 bags of Purina Pro Plan Sport Development 30/20 Puppy Dog Food (Chicken and Rice, 24 LBS per sack). The contract will be administered by the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, covering jurisdictions including East Feliciana Parish, with an initial contract period from the award date through June 30, 2026, and options to renew for two additional 12-month periods (not exceeding 36 months total). Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit online bids, with the public bid opening scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Delivery of items is required within 7 days of agency notification, and the procurement is proprietary, meaning only the specified brand and model will be considered. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, reserving the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement has several key restrictions and requirements for potential vendors. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions, and must certify that their pricing was independently determined without collusion. Vendors are required to comply with e-verify requirements and undergo a vendor security clearance process for entering prison grounds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid does include preference options for Louisiana-based businesses and United States-manufactured products, potentially allowing price differentials for qualifying vendors. Electronic payment methods will be utilized, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Pricing must include transportation and freight charges and remain firm for the entire contract period. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves approximately 775 total bags of dog food, suggesting a moderate-value contract that will be awarded on an individual basis to the most competitive bidder meeting all technical and regulatory requirements.