Grocery Items for Canteen Resale- DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for a Blanket Order Contract for Grocery Items for Canteen Resale, specifically for the Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000025481) encompasses 49 line items of diverse food products, including Ramen noodles, canned meats, condiments, snacks, and beverages, with quantities ranging from 180 to 40,000 units per item. Vendors must submit bids online through the LaGov vendor portal by November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an initial contract period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Bidders are required to specify brand and packaging details, with a strict prohibition on glass containers and minimum order quantities typically ranging from 5 to 300 cases. Delivery terms are set at 7-10 days after receipt of order (ARO), and pricing must include all freight charges. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specified requirements.

The procurement includes Louisiana preference provisions that may provide advantages to bidders with Louisiana-based workforces or Louisiana-produced products. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid is open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed specifications. The contract will be awarded on an individual basis, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Payment will be processed through electronic methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, with strict requirements for packaging and product freshness. The blanket order contract structure means that while specific quantities are estimated, the state is not guaranteed to purchase the full projected amount. Although a specific total contract value is not provided, the extensive list of 49 line items and potential three-year contract period suggests a significant procurement opportunity for the selected vendor(s).