Freeze Dried Coffee - DOC Bid Cancelled: 07/07/2025 - Addendum No. 1- CANCELLATION Date 07/07/25 Your reference is directed

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Freeze Dried Coffee for the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000024702) seeks to procure 2,500 cases of 3oz Columbian coffee in clear resealable packages, with 24 packs per case. Acceptable brands include Community, Nescafe, Folgers, Keefe, Maxwell House, and John Foster Green. The contract will be for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. The bid opening is scheduled for 06/24/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with online bid submission available through the LaGov vendor portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the State reserving the right to reject individual line items. Bidders must specify brand, ounces, package type, packs per case, minimum order quantity, and delivery days, with the items intended for canteen resale.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a Blanket Order Contract, meaning items will be called for by the using agency as needed, with no guaranteed minimum order quantity. Unit prices must include freight charges, and contractors must be able to supply items at the bid price throughout the contract period. Vendors will be paid electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. The solicitation includes provisions for Louisiana product preferences, potentially giving an advantage to bidders with a Louisiana business workforce or those offering Louisiana-produced or US-manufactured products. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract covers 2,500 cases of coffee, suggesting a moderate-value procurement. State agencies will be exempt from state and local sales taxes, with bidders responsible for including all applicable taxes in their bid price.