Fertilizer - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on fertilizer and agricultural spreading services for delivery to Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, Louisiana under Invitation to Bid 3000026551, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Louisiana product and business preferences apply, requiring compliance with state preference provisions for Louisiana products and businesses with at least 50% Louisiana workforce, as well as United States product preferences within specified cost thresholds.

The scope includes nine line items: phosphorus (0-46-0), ryegrass seed, potash (0-0-60), and nitrogen (46-0-0) fertilizers; and spreading services at rates of 200–300 pounds per acre across 200–800 acre quantities. All products are scheduled for delivery September 14, 2026, on an as-needed basis upon agency call-out. Bidders must specify brand names, delivery timeframes, and descriptive information for equivalent products proposed.

The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, though the State reserves the right to reject individual line items. Bid prices must be complete and firm for a minimum of 30 days, inclusive of all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal, quoted F.O.B. Destination. All applicable taxes must be included; the State is exempt from sales and use taxes. For bids of $25,000 or more, certification of no federal suspension or debarment is required. All corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.

Written inquiries are due August 18, 2026, with answers provided by August 25, 2026. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or in person at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Virtual bid opening attendance is available via Zoom link. Payment is due within 30 days of properly executed invoice or delivery.