Rebid* Cigarettes - LDH Bid Cancelled: 09/17/2025 - Addendum No. 1 - CANCELLATION Date Issued: September 17, 2025 Your ref

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement (OSP) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for a Blanket Order Contract soliciting cigarettes. Specifically, the procurement seeks two product categories: Full Flavor Red 100's (400 cartons) and Menthol Gold 100's (200 cartons). The contract will initially run from the award date through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 total months. The bid opening is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online and virtual bidding options available. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Key requirements include delivery within 14 days of order receipt, unit prices that include freight charges, and the contractor's ability to maintain bid pricing throughout the contract period. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with Louisiana state laws, tobacco tax regulations, and inclusion on the Louisiana Attorney General's approved brand list.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the documentation. The contract will utilize electronic payment methods including LaCarte procurement cards and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the procurement documents emphasize strict compliance requirements, including vendors ensuring their cigarette brands are listed on the state's approved brand list and subject to potential price adjustments based on tax stamp calculations. The blanket order contract structure allows for estimated quantities that may be increased or decreased based on agency demand, providing flexibility in potential contract value. Bidders must be prepared to submit pricing that covers all transportation, delivery, and associated costs, with the understanding that the state reserves the right to reject vendors unable to meet specified delivery timeframes or to reject individual line items from the award.