Freeze Dried Coffee - DOC - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 06/28/24 Your r

The State of Louisiana, through the Department of Corrections, is seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for Freeze Dried Coffee. The solicitation is for 2,500 cases of 3oz clear resealable packages of Freeze Dried Coffee, with 24 packs per case. The contract term is for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2024 or date of award, whichever is later, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids are due by July 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST and will be publicly opened at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, LA. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Pricing must be inclusive of any freight charges, and there is no guaranteed quantity under this blanket order contract. Delivery cannot be made prior to July 1, 2024.

The solicitation has been approved as proprietary, and only the brand(s) and model(s) specified will be considered for award. The procurement includes several state-specific preferences for Louisiana businesses and U.S. manufactured products. The contract opportunity does not list any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget or award value is not specified in the provided documents.