The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) Prison Enterprises is conducting a competitive solicitation (RFx No.: 3000025079) for a meat and cheese procurement contract for the Wakefield facility, scheduled for July 2025. The rebid encompasses approximately 21,110 pounds of frozen meat products, including turkey wings, Salisbury patties, breaded chicken fried steak patties, catfish nuggets, bologna, pork ham, and diced beef. Vendors must deliver products using refrigerated trucks, with deliveries permitted Monday through Thursday between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm, and must schedule deliveries 24 hours in advance. All products must have a processed date within 90 days of delivery and comply with USDA and FDA labeling requirements and Louisiana Department of Agriculture standards. The procurement requires strict adherence to packaging, portion size, and product marking specifications, with potential penalties for non-compliant submissions. The bid is due on July 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with the state reserving the right to award contracts on an individual line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The solicitation includes preferential considerations for Louisiana-based businesses, with potential advantages for vendors whose workforce comprises 50% Louisiana residents and products meeting specific Louisiana production criteria. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The contract allows for potential renewals, with the possibility of extending the agreement for two additional 12-month periods, resulting in a maximum total contract term of 36 months. Louisiana and United States manufactured goods receive special consideration, with products meeting domestic sourcing criteria potentially receiving up to a 10% price differential. Electronic payment solutions are permitted, and unit prices must comprehensively include transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement covers multiple meat product line items with precise quantity specifications for the DOC Prison Enterprises at the Wakefield facility.
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