Soap Chemicals - DOC-PE

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of soap chemicals and related products to be used by the Louisiana Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE). The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is issuing Request for Bid (RFx No. 3000023200) for various chemicals and ingredients, including surfactants, preservatives, acids, alkalis, and other specialty items, required for the production of soaps, detergents, cleaners, and other industrial cleaning products. Bidders must provide pricing, brand and manufacturer information, and delivery timeframes for each of the 33 line items. The contract will be awarded on an individual line item basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the proprietary specifications. Deliveries are required on an as-needed basis to the DOC Prison Enterprises-EHCC Soap Plant at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The bid opening date is set for July 30, 2024.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no details provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements. The solicitation also does not specify any award values or budget ranges. The contract may be extended for up to two additional 12-month periods, and the state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.