The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - David Wade Correctional Center, seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for Ice Cream Pints. The procurement is specifically for 20,000 pints of Blue Bell brand ice cream in various flavors, with a minimum order requirement of 70 pints (7 cases) per order. The contract will be valid for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the LaGov vendor portal, with the bid opening scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Vendors must provide detailed specifications including brand, size, number of pints per case, and specific flavors for the ice cream to be used for canteen resale at the correctional facility. The procurement includes several preferential considerations for Louisiana-based businesses, with advantages given to vendors with at least 50% Louisiana workforce and those offering Louisiana-produced products. Additionally, there is a preference for United States manufactured goods. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements. The contract will be paid through electronic methods, either via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding holidays, and payment will be processed with next fiscal year funds contingent on legislative appropriation. While no specific budget range is detailed, the solicitation indicates the potential for up to 20,000 pints of ice cream over the contract period, with orders to be called for by the agency as needed and no guaranteed minimum quantities assured.
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Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 6/3/25 | ||
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Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditins - Pages 1-7.docx | 98KB | Document | 6/3/25 |