Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser - DOC-LSP

RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
STATE OF LOUISIANA
07/29/2026
Office of State Procurement 10:00 AM CST
INVITATION TO BID
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Vendor No.:___________________
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Solicitation: 3000026426
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
RFx Number: 3000026426
Version: 1
Buyer: CLARETT BLOUNT
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Buyer Phone: 225-342-8044
E-Mail: clarett.blount@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
La Dept of Corrections
DOC Louisiana State Penitentiary
915 Warehouse
17544 Tunica Trace
Angola, LA 70712
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD19CB1B1DCEA87C9AE
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions? YES
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid YES
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response? YES
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response? YES
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than NO
30 days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted
but will not be an award consideration.
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Name of Solicitation: Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser - DOC-LSP
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 2 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
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Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at
9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
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This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered
in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to
receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are
already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to
bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder's submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-11
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
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This solicitation is to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Bag In Box Juice and Dispenser as
specified for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Louisiana State Penitentiary for a period
beginning with date of award and ending June 30, 2027. At the option of the State of Louisiana and
acceptance by the Contractor, this 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.
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Blanket Order Contract:
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. Quantities are
estimated, and they may be increased or decreased as needed throughout the contract period.
Individual order quantities, when called for, are based on the using agency's demand at the time of
order. Minimum orders may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. A blanket order contract is not a
guarantee of any quantity. Unit price should be inclusive of any freight charges. Contractor must be
able to obtain and supply the item(s) at their bid price for the entire contract period and within the
delivery timeframe provided for on their bid. Unused quantities must not be invoiced and will not be
paid.
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Blanket Order Delivery
The State reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated
timeframe, as specified in the line(s) of the RFx, from the date the order is called in or otherwise

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 3 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
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submitted by the using agency.
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an all or none basis to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject
individual line items from the award.

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 4 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product ID: 22185 Product Category:50202300 160 EA __________ ________________
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,APPLE
Furnish, install, and maintain a compact sized, sanitary
aseptic juice dispensing system as described below to the
Louisiana state penitentiary at Angola, LA.
*110v electrically refrigerated counter-top dispenser with a
minimum of four (4) flavor valves and ice water dispenser
valve for use with shelf stable bag in box juice.
*Must be able to key off flavor valves.
*Vendor's price for juice to include any fees associated
with the installation, maintenance and the use of the
dispensing equipment during the contract period.
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Brand: Minute Maid Apple Juice or Equal
Item#:98235 or Equal
*50% apple juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain
100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio,
yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture-resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallons concentrated bib.
* 150 - 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within
48 hours after notification from Louisiana State
Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 50% Apple Juice Concentrate: _______
Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes
_______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing
100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 5 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
_______
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water -
4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
2 Product ID: 22186 Product Category:50202300 160 EA __________ ________________
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,CRANBERRY
Brand: Minute Maid Cranberry Juice or Equal
Item #: 98040 or Equal
*10% cranberry cocktail juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain
100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio,
yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture-resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within
48 hours after notification from Louisiana State
Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 10% Cranberry Cocktail Juice
Concentrate: _______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes
_______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing
100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
_______
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water -

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 6 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
3 Product ID: 22187 Product Category:50202300 160 EA __________ ________________
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,ORANGE
Brand: Minute Maid Orange Juice or Equal
Item #: 98270 or Equal
* 35% orange juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched.
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain
100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C.
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio,
yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 75 - 180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within
48 hours after notification from Louisiana State
Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
pecify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 35% Orange Juice Concentrate: _______
Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes
_______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing
100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
_______
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water -
4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 7 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
4 Product ID: 22188 Product Category:50202300 160 EA __________ ________________
JUICE,IN,A,BOX,PINEAPPLE
Brand: Minute Maid Pineapple Juice or Equal
Item #: 98120 or Equal
* 50% pineapple juice concentrate
* Vitamin C enriched
* After reconstitution each 4 ounce serving to contain
100% of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C
* Yield: when reconstituted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio,
yields approximately 15 gallons.
* Moisture resistant bib packaging.
* Pkg size: 2.5 - 3.0 gallon concentrated bib.
* 75 -180 day minimum shelf life.
Delivery Terms: Contract vendor to provide service within
48 hours after notification from Louisiana State
Penitentiary. Vendor to deliver 40 each every quarter:
July, October, January, and April
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Item # Bidding: _______________
Specify Bidding 50% Pineapple Juice Concentrate:
_______ Yes _______ No
Specify Bidding Vitamin C Enriched: _______ Yes
_______ No
Specify Ounces Bidding (After Reconstitution) Containing
100% Recommended Daily Allowance For Vitamin C:
_______
Specify Yield (gallons) When Reconstituted With Water -
4:1 Ratio Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding Moisture Resistant Bib Packaging:
_______ Yes _______ No

Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 8 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Packaging Size (gallons) Bidding: _______
Specify Shelf Life (days) Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _______
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Invitation to bid: 3000026426 Bidder: Page 9 of 14
Open Date: 07/29/2026
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING
"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT
OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, 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,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
13. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND
C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING
PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED
BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED,
EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY

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ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE
SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR
RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST SPECIFY THE BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT OFFERED IN HIS BID. BIDS
NOT SPECIFYING BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS OFFERING THE EXACT PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN THE
SOLICITATION.
15. DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
BIDDERS PROPOSING AN EQUIVALENT BRAND OR MODEL SHOULD SUBMIT WITH THE BID INFORMATION (SUCH AS ILLUSTRATIONS,
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, TECHNICAL DATA) SUFFICIENT FOR STATE OF LOUISIANA TO EVALUATE QUALITY, SUITABILITY, AND
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION MAY CAUSE BID
TO BE REJECTED. ANY CHANGE MADE TO A MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR A PRODUCT SHALL
BE VERIFIABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF ITEM(S) BID DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDING BRAND AND/OR
PRODUCT NUMBER), BIDDER SHOULD STATE IN WHAT RESPECT ITEM(S) DEVIATE. FAILURE TO NOTE EXCEPTIONS ON THE BID
FORM WILL NOT RELIEVE THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER(S) FROM SUPPLYING THE ACTUAL PRODUCTS REQUESTED.
16. BID OPENING
BIDDERS MAY ATTEND THE BID OPENING, BUT NO INFORMATION OR OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ULTIMATE CONTRACT AWARD
WILL BE GIVEN AT THE BID OPENING OR DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS. BIDS MAY BE EXAMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA
R.S. 44.I. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMPLETED FILES MAY BE SECURED BY VISITING THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DURING
NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
17. PRICES
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE SOLICITATION, BID PRICES MUST BE COMPLETE, INCLUDING
TRANSPORTATION PREPAID BY BIDDER TO DESTINATION AND FIRM FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. IF ACCEPTED,
PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR THE CONTRACTUAL PERIOD. BIDS OTHER THAN F.O.B. DESTINATION MAY BE REJECTED. PRICES
SHOULD BE QUOTED IN THE UNIT (EACH, BOX, CASE, ETC.) AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
18. DELIVERIES
BIDS MAY BE REJECTED IF THE DELIVERY TIME INDICATED IS LONGER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
19. TAXES
VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES IN THE BID PRICE. STATE AGENCIES ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL
STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
20. NEW PRODUCTS
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR IN THE SOLICITATION, ALL PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE MUST BE NEW, NEVER PREVIOUSLY
USED, AND THE CURRENT MODEL AND/OR PACKAGING. NO REMANUFACTURED, DEMONSTRATOR, USED OR IRREGULAR PRODUCT
WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION. THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD
WARRANTY WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFED IN THE SOLICITATION.
21. CONTRACT RENEWALS
UPON AGREEMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTOR, A TERM CONTRACT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR 2
ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIODS AT THE SAME PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN SUCH CASES, THE TOTAL CONTRACT TERM
CANNOT EXCEED 36 MONTHS.
22. CONTRACT CANCELLATION
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(A) MISREPRESENTATION BY THE CONTRACTOR; (B) CONTRACTOR'S FRAUD, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY OR OTHER UNLAWFUL
MEANS OF OBTAINING ANY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; (C) CONFLICT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS WITH
CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW; (D) ABUSIVE OR BELLIGERENT CONDUCT BY
CONTRACTOR TOWARDS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE STATE; (E) CONTRACTOR'S INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE (LA R.S. 39:1551 ET SEQ.) AND ITS CORRESPONDING REGULATIONS; OR, (F) ANY LISTED REASON FOR
DEBARMENT UNDER LA R.S. 39:1672.