Drink Items for Canteen Resale - DOC-PE - Addendum NO. 01 - Vendor's Inquiries and State's Response Date Issued:

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids on soft drinks and drink mix items for canteen resale at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola under RFx 3000026676, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Louisiana preference provisions apply: bidders whose Louisiana workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents receive a potential cost preference of up to 10% for Louisiana products and further-processed products, and United States manufacturing preference is available within a 5% cost threshold.

The scope covers twelve line items: branded soft drinks (Fanta grape, orange, peach, and strawberry), sports beverages (Powerade Mountain Blast and Fruit Punch), juice (Minute Maid orange), tea (Gold Peak sweet tea), and drink mix packets (Island Punch Singles To Go, Kool Aid, Hawaiian Punch, and Keefe brand). Estimated quantities range from 1,000 to 7,200 cases or equivalent units per line item. All products must be new and current model versions conforming to specified brand names and packaging unless "or equal" is noted. Delivery is required within five to seven days after order receipt, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays, with all freight charges and inside delivery included in quoted unit prices, F.O.B. Destination.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at identical pricing and terms, not to exceed 36 months total. Bids exceeding $25,000 require certification of no federal suspension or debarment; bids of $100,000 or more must comply with discrimination boycotts of Israel and firearm industry discrimination provisions. All corporations and LLCs bidding for contracts exceeding $25,000 must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Vendors must register in the LaGov system prior to bidding and submit responses online through the vendor portal. Written inquiries are due September 25, 2026, with responses by September 30. Payment is made within thirty days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later.