Fax Bid* Breaded Fish Portions - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on frozen, breaded Alaskan Pollock filets for delivery to the Department of Corrections Wakefield facility in St. Francisville, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Louisiana preference applies to bidders with a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents.

The scope covers 15,000 pounds of raw, breaded Alaskan Pollock filets in 4-ounce portions with no more than 25% breading, stacked on pallets in 60-pound master cases. Products must be manufactured within 120 days of delivery and meet U.S. Grade A requirements and all USDA and FDA labeling standards. Delivery occurs at the Wakefield facility Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Central Time using refrigerated trucks, with 24-hour advance scheduling required. The State emphasizes that delivery is essential and may reject any vendor unable to deliver within 2 days of award.

Pricing must be quoted as complete unit prices on an F.O.B. Destination basis, inclusive of all transportation, freight charges prepaid, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. Prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days from bid submission and for the entire contractual period if accepted. Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The State will make payments electronically through either the LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts.

The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, not to exceed 36 months total. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal, via fax to (225) 342-9756, or by mail to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Newly registered vendors must include a W-9 form with their bid submission. The State reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and to reject individual line items as deemed appropriate.