Fax Bid* Cattle Vaccines - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Department of Corrections' Prison Enterprises program is soliciting bids for a comprehensive cattle vaccine and treatment procurement through a fax bid solicitation (Number 3000025422). The procurement seeks six specific veterinary products including Bovilis Cavalry 9, Ivomec Plus, Bovilis Vision 8, Ultra Saber Pour-On, Valbazen Drench, and Vira Shield 6 + VL5 HB, with specific unit requirements for each item. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, covering jurisdictions in Webster Parish and Baton Rouge City. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and capable of delivering all products by September 15, 2025. Bid responses are due by September 12, 2025, with submission options including online, fax, mail, or courier to the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge. All products must be new, unused, and meet current model specifications, with potential for contract extension up to 36 months.

The procurement includes significant vendor preference provisions, specifically favoring Louisiana businesses and U.S. manufactured products. Vendors can receive preference points for having a Louisiana workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents or manufacturing products domestically. The state will exempt successful bidders from state and local sales taxes, and the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply. Vendors must comply with federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. Additional contract conditions require vendors to undergo security clearances for entering prison grounds and complete comprehensive background checks for contractor personnel. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract allows for electronic payment options including LaCarte procurement cards and Electronic Funds Transfer. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for misrepresentation, fraud, or failure to meet delivery specifications.