Soy Hull and DDG Mix - DOC-PE

This state and local contract opportunity is being issued by the Louisiana Office of State Procurement on behalf of the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract is for the procurement of a 50/50 mix of Soy Hull Pellets and Dried Distiller Grains (DDG), to be delivered in 24-ton loads on request to the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, Louisiana. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state's vendor portal or via a physical bid response by the opening date of August 29, 2024. Pricing must be quoted as a unit price per ton, with delivery required within 7 days of award. The contract will be awarded on an individual line item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject any individual line items.

The bid has preferences for Louisiana businesses with at least 50% Louisiana resident workforce, as well as for products further processed or manufactured in Louisiana. There is also a preference for products manufactured in the United States, provided they do not exceed the cost of foreign-made items by more than 5%. Bidders must certify compliance with these preferences as applicable. The solicitation does not indicate any special requirements such as bid bonds or performance bonds, nor does it provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contract values, or budget ranges.