Chocolate Cookies Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for a blanket order contract to provide ice cream pints for the Louisiana Department of Corrections for an initial one-year period, starting July 1, 2025, or the award date, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and conditions, with a maximum contract term of 36 months. Delivery locations may change during the contract period. Bids must be submitted online by 02:00 PM CST on May 2, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the lagov system. A W9 form is required for newly registered vendors. All bid documents, including attachments, must be included in the submission. Unit price should include freight charges. Minimum order quantities may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. Unused quantities will not be invoiced or paid. Bids must be quoted in quantity and unit specified. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. All applicable Louisiana laws and regulations apply. The bidder must comply with all instructions to bidders, terms, conditions, and specifications, and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud.

The tender requires catering services for 500 guests at the U. S. Embassy in Zagreb. The event is a buffet-style dinner, with specific requirements for food types, equipment, staff, uniforms, and security. The catering company must provide a staff list 21 days in advance, with backup personnel. The embassy will pay net 30 days after receiving goods. The event is planned to start at 18:00 and last for 2 hours, with extra hours for waiters as an option. The venue will be open from 08:00 on the event day for deliveries and setup. All electronic gas equipment must be reported prior to the event. The caterer must provide refrigerators, ice machines, ovens, grills, chafing dishes, food warmers, heating elements, chafing dishes, fuel cans, and other necessary equipment. The caterer must provide two staffed bars. A site visit is required to discuss the food preparation area. The embassy will ensure 2 parking places for catering vehicles. All vehicles using the parking should be reported with plate number, type, and color.

The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance at public bid openings. Bidders must submit an electronic online response via a provided link. The opening date is 05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM CST. All vendors must be registered in the lagov system. A W9 form is required for newly registered vendors. All attachments must be printed and reviewed. The contract is for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods. Delivery is to be made within 5 days after receipt of order. Bids must be firm for a minimum of 30 days. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. The state agencies are exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes. All products must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. The state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe.

Sealed bids are requested for the provision of individually wrapped cookies. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on April 10, 2025. Vendors must hold their price firm for 90 business days. Alternative bids are not accepted unless authorized. Vendors must be registered with the procurement division prior to submitting their bid. Bids must be submitted as one original and one copy. Vendors must provide descriptive literature and, if bidding other than specified, clearly identify the manufacturer and specifications. KNOX County will accept electronically transmitted bids. Vendors must complete the bid forms. Additional information requests should be routed to ***@***. *. * or by phone at 865. 215. 5769. The bid opening date is April 10, 2025. Delivery address is: Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility **** Maloneyville Road Knoxville, TN **** must include specific details. Vendors must indicate if they accept Knox County's credit card as a payment method. A background check may be required for employees providing services to Knox County. The evaluation criteria include price.