Fax Bid* Spent Grease - DOC-LSP

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking a service contract for spent grease pickup services at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), covering eleven distinct locations including Main Prison, Treatment Unit, and multiple Camps. The contract will run for an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. The successful vendor will be required to collect between 3,000 - 6,000 gallons of spent cooking oil annually, providing 300-gallon collection tanks at no cost to the facility and removing spent grease at least every four weeks. Pricing will be based on a fixed percentage (minimum 40.5%) of the Friday average Urner Barry Chicago Basis Yellow Grease Market value, with the vendor paying the Louisiana State Penitentiary for collected grease. Bid responses are due by June 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and vendors must submit pricing, provide market reports, and document pickup dates, locations, and quantities collected. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage. Contractors will be subject to prison-specific security protocols, including mandatory background checks and restrictions on electronic devices when working on institutional grounds. Payment will be processed electronically, with a preference for LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for other payments. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the anticipated annual grease collection volume of 3,000 - 6,000 gallons suggests potential revenue generation for both the vendor and the state institution. Bidders must be prepared to provide all necessary equipment, documentation, and comply with strict logistical and security requirements inherent in working within a correctional facility environment.