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 June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract is for
bread, with delivery to seven canteen locations at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, starting July 1, 2025, for one year, with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewals. Bids must be submitted online or in a sealed envelope marked with the bid opening date and number. All required attachments, including a W9 form if newly registered, must be included. Delivery must be made on Mondays and Thursdays, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. The estimated quantity per week is **** loaves of white
bread and 650 loaves of wheat
bread. Each delivery must be invoiced separately. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Unit price should include freight charges. Unused quantities will not be invoiced or paid. Bids must be firm for the entire contract period and within the delivery timeframe. The bid must be signed in ink or submitted online via the vendor portal. All bid information must be in ink, typewritten, or submitted online via the vendor portal. All bids must conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit descriptive information with the bid. The vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. All products must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. The state has the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Failure to deliver within the specified time or to provide services as specified in the bid will constitute a default. The state reserves the right to purchase any or all products or services on the open market and charge the contractor with costs in excess of the contract price. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Louisiana. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and other relevant state and federal laws.