The solicitation is for a blanket order contract to provide ice cream pints for the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DCI) 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. Items are to be called for by the using agency as needed. No shipments are to be made until the agency calls or otherwise submits an order for shipment of a specific quantity. Minimum orders may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. Unit price should be inclusive of any freight charges. The vendor must be registered in the lagov system. A W9 form is required if newly registered. All bid documents, including attachments A and B, must be included in the bidder's submission. Bids must be submitted
online via the link provided in the invitation. Vendors must furnish and maintain refrigerated freezers for storage of ice cream products at each canteen. Delivery timeframe is 5-7 days after receipt of order. The state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe. Bids must be quoted in quantity and unit specified. 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. All bids must be typed, written in ink, or submitted
online via the vendor portal. Bid prices shall include delivery of all items f. o. b. destination. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of 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 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 bid opening will be held
online via Zoom at 9:45 AM Central Time on the date of bid opening. In-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings is suspended.