This is an Invitation to Bid for pastry goods for canteen resale at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. The contract will be a blanket order, with items called for as needed. Quantities are estimated and may vary. Delivery is required within a stated timeframe after an order is placed. Bids are to be submitted online. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods. The award will be made to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for early payment will not be an award consideration.
Items are to be delivered on a called for as needed by agency basis. Do not ship until called for by the agency. The contractor must be able to deliver within the timeframe provided for on their bid from the date the order is called in or submitted.
Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30 days, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
It is the intent of the state to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state further reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.
Bidders must be registered in the LAGOV system to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive email notifications. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000.
Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.
Bids may be rejected if delivery time indicated is longer than specified. Bids containing payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements may be rejected. Failure to submit descriptive information for equivalent brands may cause bid rejection. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact products specified. Failure to note exceptions on the bid form will not relieve bidders from supplying the actual products requested.
