STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
05/27/2026
10:00 AM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000026227
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000026227
Version: 1
Buyer: TORRENCE UWAGBOE
Buyer Phone: 225-342-4671
E-Mail: torrence.uwagboe@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
JOE DIAZ
DOC PRISON ENTERPRISES-LSP CDC CANTEEN
LA STATE PENITENTIARY 17544 TUNICA TRACE
ANGOLA, LA 70712
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FE192C85438C8781392
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
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.
EOT
Name of Solicitation: Coffee for Canteen Resale - DOC-PE
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:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Invitation to bid: 3000026227
Open Date: 05/27/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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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 1-7
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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To establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Coffee as specified for the Louisiana Department of
Corrections - Prison Enterprise for an initial period beginning with date of award and ending December
31, 2026. 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
submitted by the using agency.
Invitation to bid: 3000026227
Open Date: 05/27/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an individual 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.
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Resale:
Items are for canteen resale. Where listed, only brand name(s) and model(s), or some other
designation that identifies a specific product to be offered exclusive of others, specified will be
accepted. Bids must be quoted in quantity and unit specified (R.S. 39:1651-1657) and (LAC Title 34
Part 5-109.A.2.B.i).
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Specify Case Count and Size(s):
Specify the case count and size(s) on each item bid. If the case count and sizes specified are the
same as the description on this solicitation, confirm this information for each item by filling in the
blanks in the description column.
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Invitation to bid: 3000026227
Open Date: 05/27/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
1 Product Category:50201706
Coffee
COFFEE
Brand: Community Coffee
Flavor: Dark Roast
Red Bag
Vacuum Sealed Bag
16 oz./bag
6 bags/cases
Minimum Order Quantity: 70 cases
Delivery Timeframe: 7-10 Days ARO
To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.
DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Specify Bidding Community Coffee Brand:
Yes_____No_____
Specify Flavor Bidding: ________________
Specify Bidding Vacuum Sealed Bag: Yes_____No_____
Specify Bidding Red Bag: Yes_____No_____
Specify Bidding 16 oz. Per bag: Yes_____No_____
Specify Bidding 6 bags Per Case: Yes_____No_____
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding:
________________
Specify Delivery Timeframe Days ARO Bidding:
________________
6,500
CE __________ ________________
EOT
Invitation to bid: 3000026227
Open Date: 05/27/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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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
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.