Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on grocery items for canteen resale at Louisiana State Penitentiary under ITB 3000026725, with bids due October 15, 2026. This is a blanket order contract with delivery on an as-needed basis and a 5–7 day delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

The scope comprises six product lines: 2,500 cases of Snapple Peach Tea Drink Mix, 2,000 cases of Elmer's CheeWees Green Onion Cheese Curls, 500 cases of Kraft Ranch Dressing single-serve packets, 1,000 cases of Pringles BBQ chips, 1,200 cases of Crunch-n-Munch caramel popcorn, and 2,000 cases of Knorr Alfredo pasta mix. Brand names and specifications are provided, but equivalent products may be bid with supporting documentation justifying substitutions. All pricing must be quoted complete and inclusive of transportation, freight charges, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Only brands and numbers stated in the award are approved for delivery; substitutions require prior written approval from the Office of State Procurement.

The initial contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at the state's discretion, not to exceed 36 months total. No guaranteed minimum quantities apply; deliveries occur only upon the using agency's order. The state reserves the right to award contracts on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or to reject any line item.

Louisiana preference provisions apply to Louisiana products and products further processed in Louisiana, as well as United States product preferences, under specific cost thresholds. Bids must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days. Written inquiries are due October 2, 2026, with answers provided by October 8. Bid opening is October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with virtual attendance available via Zoom. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit a W-9 form if newly registered.