Latest US Pet Bag Contracts & Bids

The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance at public bid openings. Bidders can access a live audio and video link for the opening. The bid is online only. Vendors must be registered in the lagov system to submit an online bid. A W9 form is required for newly registered vendors. All attachments must be printed and reviewed. The solicitation is for a blanket order contract to provide dog food for the Louisiana Department of Corrections, Elyan Hunt Correctional Center for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions. Total contract time not to exceed 36 months. No shipments are to be made until the agency calls or otherwise submits an order. Unit price should include freight charges. The state reserves the right to reject vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe. The solicitation has been approved as proprietary and only the specified brands and models will be considered for award. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. Bid prices must be typed, written in ink, or submitted online. Corrections must be initialed. Bids must be manually signed in ink or submitted online. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. All bids and addenda should be returned in an envelope or package clearly marked with the bid opening date and bid number, or submitted online. Bids are subject to Louisiana laws and regulations. All bid information must be in ink, typewritten, or submitted online. Address all inquiries to the buyer. All written bids must be submitted on the provided forms and properly signed. Fax alterations to bids received before bid opening time will be considered. Alterations to price must be received in a sealed envelope or via the online vendor portal. Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit information such as illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data. Bid prices must be complete, including transportation prepaid to destination and firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days. If accepted, prices must be firm for the contractual period. Vendors are responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. State agencies are exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes. All products for purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and packaging. The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply. The state of Louisiana may terminate the contract for convenience or for cause. Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with Louisiana law. Bidders agree to abide by civil rights laws. ADA accessibility requirements apply. Contractor agrees to defend any claim or action and hold harmless the state. Evidence of authority to sign and submit bids is required. Any public entity is authorized to reject a proposal or bid from a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of 5% or more has been convicted of a state felony or equivalent federal felony crime. Federal clauses apply (antikickback, clean air, clean water, energy policy, antilobbying, debarment). Prohibition of discriminatory boycotts of Israel applies. Prohibition of companies that discriminate against firearm and ammunition industries applies. Certification of no federal suspension or debarment is required. Secretary of state registration is required for corporations and limited liability companies. All bid amounts shall be submitted in US dollars. Indepe