Refrigerated Van Government Bids & RFPs

The solicitation is for a blanket order contract to provide ice cream pints for canteen resale at the Rayburn Correctional Center, Louisiana, for an initial period beginning with the date of award and ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, with a total contract time not to exceed 36 months. Items are to be called for by the using agency as needed. Bids must be submitted online via the provided link. All vendors must be registered in the lagov system. A W9 form is required if newly registered. All attachments must be printed and reviewed. Bid prices must include delivery of all items F. O. B. destination. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state further reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. Resale items are for canteen resale. Only brand names and models, or some other designation that identifies a specific product, will be accepted. Bids must be quoted in quantity and unit specified. The minimum order quantity is approximately **** pints of various flavors to be ordered weekly. Delivery timeframe is 5 to 7 days. All bid information must be in ink, typewritten, or submitted online. All bids and addenda should be returned in an envelope or package clearly marked with the bid opening date and the bid number, or submitted online via the vendor portal. Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the state of Louisiana. The bidder certifies compliance with all instructions to bidders, terms, conditions, and specifications, and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud. Address all inquiries and correspondence to the buyer at the phone number and address shown above. All bid amounts shall be submitted in United States dollars. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of La R. S. 23:995 and federal law pertaining to everify in the performance of services under the contract.

Bid submission instructions are in an attached event package. Questions should be submitted in writing to the procurement official specified in the event package. The subject line of bid submission emails must include the business unit number, event solicitation number, due date, and procurement official name.