Fax Bid*Site Visit* Cardboard Recyl-DOC - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 07/12/24 Your r

The State of Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking to establish a Service Contract for Cardboard Recycling. The contract involves supplying a new or reconditioned vertical cardboard baler machine and providing local on-site service as required. The contractor will be responsible for delivering and installing the baler at the Louisiana State Penitentiary to recycle cardboard, plastic, newspaper, and other non-ferrous material. The contract period will begin on the date of award and end on June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The contractor must pick up the baled cardboard every 7 to 14 days and pay the penitentiary a minimum of 80% of the high side of the official board market for the Southeast Region for baled corrugated cardboard. The contract includes detailed specifications for the baler, operator safety, training, and maintenance requirements. Bids must be submitted online, by fax, or by mail/courier delivery by July 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications and offering the highest percentage of the high side of the official board market.

The procurement is open to all interested and qualified vendors. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified in the materials provided. The budget or potential award value range is also not specified in the documents.