Re-Bid* Packaging Supplies - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for packaging supplies through a re-bid solicitation (RFx No. 3000024322). The procurement covers a comprehensive range of packaging materials, including cardboard boxes for license plates, furniture edge protectors, garment boxes, polypropylene bags, masking tape, bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard sheets, and shipping boxes for mattresses. The initial contract period will run from the award date through December 31, 2025, with potential for two additional 12-month renewals, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids are due on March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis, targeting the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Delivery requirements include Monday through Friday deliveries between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with specific packaging and shipping guidelines that mandate damage-free transportation and accompanied packing slips/invoices. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and follow detailed online bidding instructions outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract offers potential Louisiana vendor preferences for businesses with a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents and for products produced, manufactured, or assembled within the state. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions, including East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, with delivery addresses spanning various correctional facilities and manufacturing locations across Louisiana. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation indicates that quantities are estimates based on prior usage, with no guaranteed order volumes. Vendors must be prepared to handle diverse packaging needs across multiple Prison Enterprises facilities, including garment factories, furniture plants, soap plants, tag plants, silk screen shops, metal fabrication facilities, and mattress factories. Payment will be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger transactions. The contract also requires vendors to potentially incorporate the Prison Enterprises logo on certain packaging materials.