Fax Bid* Beef Cube Steaks - DOC-PE Bid Cancelled: 09/18/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 09/18/25 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises-Wakefield Meat facility, specifically seeking 3,600 pounds of frozen beef cube steaks to be delivered in three separate shipments on October 23, 2025, November 20, 2025, and December 18, 2025. The procurement requires 4 oz. portions packed in 10 lb. boxes, with seam fat not exceeding 15% of the total area and a processed date within 90 days of delivery. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and provide a W-9 form if newly registered. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified product requirements, with bids due by September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Submission methods include online bidding through the vendor portal, fax to (225) 342-9756, or hand/courier delivery to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. The procurement mandates USDA/FDA compliance, requires delivery via refrigerated trucks, and will involve inspection by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types, indicating the bid is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. The contract allows for potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement emphasizes that all products must be new, with no remanufactured, demonstrator, used, or irregular products acceptable. Vendors are responsible for including all applicable taxes in their bid prices, with state agencies exempt from state and local sales taxes. The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified. The procurement covers West Carroll Parish and is part of a broader state-level procurement effort, suggesting potential for future similar opportunities within Louisiana's corrections food service infrastructure.