Soft Drinks for DOC-EHCC

This is a solicitation for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Soft Drinks for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (DOC-EHCC). The contract period is from the date of award through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months in total. The solicitation includes bottled and canned soft drinks from Coca-Cola, with various flavors specified. Items are for canteen resale, and only specified brand names will be accepted. Bidders must provide pricing, delivery terms, and other required information. The state intends to award the contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. Bids are due by July 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, and will be publicly opened on that date.

The contract will be awarded with a Louisiana preference and a preference for products manufactured in the United States. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract does not specify any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated value of the contract is unknown, as the quantities are estimated and may increase or decrease as needed throughout the contract period.