Lenalidomide - DOC-EHCC Bid Cancelled: 08/22/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 08/22/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (EHCC) located in Iberia Parish, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Bid Number 3000025110, seeking a Blanket Order Contract for Lenalidomide 10mg Capsules. The procurement requires a total of 365 capsules to be delivered, with the initial contract period beginning on the date of award and ending on June 30, 2026. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total contract time to 36 months. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements, with the state retaining the right to reject individual line items. The bid is scheduled to be opened on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and vendors must submit their responses electronically through the LaGov system. All bidders are required to be registered in the system and must comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements.

The procurement opportunity appears to have preferences for Louisiana-based businesses and United States-manufactured products, with potential price differentials of 10% for Louisiana products and 5% for U.S. products. Bidders may receive preferential consideration if their workforce consists of at least 50% Louisiana residents or if their products are produced within Louisiana or the United States. The contract is structured as a blanket order with estimated quantities, allowing agencies to order as needed, and includes flexible payment options such as LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a medical supply contract with a defined quantity of 365 capsules. Potential respondents must demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination provisions and be prepared to integrate with existing correctional facility procurement systems. The procurement method suggests an open competition approach, welcoming responses from qualified pharmaceutical suppliers capable of meeting the specific medical supply requirements of the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center.