Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on grocery items for canteen resale at the Louisiana Department of Corrections under ITB No. 3000026760, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders whose Louisiana workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents, with additional preferences for Louisiana products (10% cost threshold), further-processed products (7% cost threshold), and manufactured goods (10% cost threshold). U.S. manufacturing preference applies with a 5% cost threshold.

The scope covers a comprehensive range of grocery products — beverages, snacks, condiments, canned goods, frozen items, dairy products, and staples — to be supplied on a blanket order basis for resale through inmate canteens at multiple DOC facilities. All products must meet applicable state and federal standards for food safety and quality. Only brand names and models specified in the award will be accepted; substitutions require prior written approval from the Office of State Procurement.

The contract is effective from the award date through December 31, 2026, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods at the State's discretion, not to exceed 36 months total. Deliveries are required Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CT, with all unit prices inclusive of transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination. Payment will be made via LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases of $5,000 and under or Electronic Funds Transfer for other payments; bidders must accept both methods.

Award will be made on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. The State reserves the right to reject individual line items and adjust order quantities based on facility needs and population fluctuations.

Questions are due October 9, 2026. Bid responses are due October 15, 2026. Bids must be submitted through the LaGov vendor portal or in writing to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.