This is a public tender notice from the State of Louisiana for proprietary dog food for the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The contract will be a blanket order for an initial 1-year period, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications, and individual line items may be rejected. Bids must be submitted online or to the Office of State Procurement by the opening date. Payment terms are within 30 days of receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days. Delivery is to be made within a specified number of days after receipt of order. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system. All applicable federal and state laws and regulations must be conformed to. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience.
The bid notice states that delivery will be made within a specified number of days after receipt of order, and the agency will call for delivery on an as-needed basis. The specific delivery days ARO are to be specified by the bidder.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.
The bid notice states that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications.
The bid notice implies that bidders must be responsive and responsible, meet the specifications, and be registered in the LaGov system.
The bid notice mentions that 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 on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.
The bid notice states that the state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe, and that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract.