Limestone & Gravel - DOC/LSP

This state contract opportunity is for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary to establish a Blanket Order Contract for limestone and gravel products. The contract will have an initial term of one year from the date of award, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. The State is seeking bids for #57 Limestone (1,000 tons), #610 Limestone (250 tons), and Washed Road Gravel (980 tons), with delivery to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, LA. Bids are due by July 17, 2024, and will be publicly opened on that date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications, with unit prices to remain firm for the entire contract period.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendors entering the prison grounds, including security clearances and orientation to prison rules. The contract offers Louisiana preferences for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in the state, as well as U.S.-manufactured products, as long as the vendor agrees to sell at the lowest bid price. There is no initial delivery requirement, as orders will be placed as needed during the contract term, and the State reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. The contract's total value is not specified, but the estimated quantities provide an indication of the anticipated scope.