Packaging Supplies - DOC-PE Bid Cancelled: 02/13/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 02/13/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for packaging supplies through an Invitation to Bid (Solicitation No. 3000023806), which was originally scheduled for bid opening on January 14, 2025, but subsequently cancelled on February 13, 2025. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of packaging materials including cardboard boxes for license plates, furniture edge protectors, garment boxes, polypropylene bags for powdered bleach and soap, masking tape, bubble wrap, and corrugated cardboard sheets. Quantities for individual items range from 350 to 20,500 units, with the initial contract period running from award date through December 31, 2025, and potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, excluding holidays. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and include a W-9 form if newly registered, with unit prices required to include freight charges and delivery to multiple locations across Louisiana correctional facilities and Prison Enterprises manufacturing sites.

The solicitation includes provisions for Louisiana vendor preferences, specifically for businesses with a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents, and additional preferences for Louisiana products, U.S.-manufactured products, and Louisiana-processed agricultural items. Four companies initially submitted responses: NOWPACKAGING LLC, JOHNPAC LLC, AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SUP, and CONSERV FLAG COMPANY. While specific budgetary ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract operates on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed quantities, meaning actual spend will depend on agency requirements. Vendors are not required to maintain inventory of the full contract amount, and minimum orders can be as low as one unit unless otherwise specified. The procurement supports Prison Enterprises' various manufacturing operations, including garment factories, furniture plants, soap plants, tag plants, silk screen shops, metal fabrication, and mattress factories across multiple Louisiana correctional facilities. Electronic payment options are available, including LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).