Rebid*Fax Bid* SpentGrease - DOC-LSP

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for spent grease pickup services at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP), solicitation #3000025031. The contract requires a vendor to collect used cooking oil from eleven specific locations across the prison facility, including Main Prison, Treatment Unit, Camp F, Camp C, Camp D, Camp J, Reception Center, Ranch House, Dog Pen, Cooking School, and Golf Course. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing grease collection tanks at no cost to LSP, performing removal services at least once every four weeks, and providing a printed market report with each payment. The pricing structure is based on a fixed percentage using the Friday Average Urner Barry Chicago Basis Yellow Grease Market, with the vendor required to pay LSP a minimum of 40.5% of the high market value for all spent cooking oil collected. The agency anticipates collecting between 3,000 - 6,000 gallons per year, and the contract will run from the award date until June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The bid response is due by July 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and the method of award will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must comply with stringent requirements including comprehensive insurance provisions, prison security regulations, and background checks for personnel entering prison grounds. Vendors must also adhere to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) guidelines and be prepared to adjust tank quantities as needed. The solicitation allows for bid submission through multiple methods, including online via the LaPac system, fax, or mail to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer, with prices expected to be all-inclusive and covering transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. While no specific budget range is provided, the volume of spent grease (3,000 - 6,000 gallons annually) suggests a moderate-scale contract opportunity. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the stated unit price and to reject individual line items, providing flexibility in the procurement process.