July 2025 Meat & Cheese - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE) is seeking a vendor to supply meat and cheese products for the Wakefield facility through solicitation RFx No.: 3000024897, with bids due on June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. The procurement covers approximately 40 different line items of meat and cheese products, including chicken leg quarters, breaded chicken fried steak patties, catfish nuggets, pork and turkey products, beef items, frankfurters, bologna, ham, and various cheese products, with quantities ranging from 100 to 80,000 pounds. All products must be frozen, processed within 90 days of delivery, and delivered to the Wakefield facility between Monday and Thursday from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm using refrigerated trucks. Strict requirements exist for product packaging, including USDA/FDA labeling, Louisiana Department of Agriculture grading, and specific packaging specifications. The state will award contracts on an individual basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting all specifications, with the right to reject vendors unable to deliver by July 10, 2025.

The procurement includes special provisions for Louisiana and United States product preferences, allowing bidders to claim preferences if their products meet specific criteria such as having a Louisiana business workforce or being manufactured in the United States. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and submit a W-9 if newly registered. The contract emphasizes compliance with civil rights laws, accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. Payment will be made electronically, with the LaCarte procurement card used for purchases of $5,000 and under, and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) available for other payments. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the broad range of product quantities suggests potential significant contract value. The procurement covers jurisdictions including West Carroll Parish and Shreveport City, with a focus on providing high-quality meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections' Prison Enterprises program.