Outdoor Freezer - DOC-RCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for a comprehensive outdoor freezer system for the Rayburn Correctional Center located in Angie, Louisiana. The procurement encompasses three primary components: a custom outdoor freezer manufactured by Amerikool (or equivalent) with specific technical requirements, an evaporator unit from Heatcraft/Climate Control model CEL0155BS6EEAB0403, and a corresponding condensing unit from Heatcraft/Climate Control model CCH0055LCBCZA0300. The freezer must be capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -20 degrees, feature 4-inch extruded foam insulation, include a 36"x78" left-handed flush door, NSF-rated flooring supporting 700 lbs per square foot, and LED lighting. Technical specifications mandate precise dimensions of approximately 11'x18'x7' and include requirements for heavy-duty deadbolt handle latches, digital LED thermometers, and rain-proof membranes. The bid is due on January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with responses to be publicly opened at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, and vendors can submit electronically through the LaGov vendor portal or via physical submission.

The contract includes several Louisiana-specific preference programs, offering a 10% price preference for Louisiana products, a 7% preference for Louisiana-processed meat and seafood products, and a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured products. Potential bidders must undergo rigorous security clearance processes, including background checks for all personnel entering the correctional facility, and must comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Warranties for the freezer system include a 15-year panel warranty, a 1-year parts warranty, and a minimum 4-year warranty on specific components. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and specialized correctional facility installation suggest a substantial investment. Vendors must be prepared to deliver the freezer as a kit for assembly by Department of Corrections personnel, with advance delivery notification required through facility security protocols.