Rebid*Fax Bid* Cement Powder- DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for Type IL Cement Powder on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections, RFx No. 3000026402, with bids due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract operates as a blanket order with no initial delivery required; the using agency will call in orders on an as-needed basis with at least 24 hours' notice.

Louisiana preference provisions apply: bidders with a Louisiana workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents receive preference, as do Louisiana products, further-processed products, and United States-manufactured products under specified cost thresholds.

The scope covers Type IL Cement for use at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola's concrete plant for mixing sand and gravel to manufacture concrete products. The estimated quantity is 155 tons over the contract period. Minimum delivery is 24 tons per load with a 2-day delivery window after receipt of order. All pricing must be complete and firm, inclusive of all freight charges, transportation, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with title passing upon receipt. Bids are firm for acceptance for a minimum of 60 days and must remain firm for the specified contract period. Payment will be made on a unit price basis within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later, through LaCarte procurement card (for purchases of $5,000 and under) or Electronic Funds Transfer.

The contract term begins July 1, 2026, or upon date of award, whichever is later, and ends June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the state's option for a maximum 36-month total term. The state intends to award on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject individual line items. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system; corporations and LLCs must register with the secretary of state for contracts exceeding $25,000. Questions should be directed to Sterling Colomb, State Procurement Analyst, at 225-342-3793 or Sterling.Colomb@la.gov. Bids may be submitted online through the vendor portal, via fax to (225) 342-9756, or by mail/hand delivery to the Office of State Procurement at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge.