Grocery Items (Canteen Resale) - DOC-PE

RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
STATE OF LOUISIANA
10/06/2026
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: 3000026674
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
RFx Number: 3000026674
Version: 1
Buyer: LAKEISHA BRYANT
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Buyer Phone: 225-342-4824
E-Mail: lakeisha.bryant2@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=1E947E482E021FD1A9F2925D64190D6E
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: Grocery Items (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: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 2 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
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 1-9
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 Grocery Items for Canteen Resale
as specified for the Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises for an initial 12-month period
beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027. At the option of the State of Louisiana
and acceptance by the Contractor, the 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 shall be delivered on an as-needed basis in specific quantities ordered by the Using Agency. No
shipments shall be made until the Agency issues an order or otherwise authorizes shipment.
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. The 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: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 3 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
submitted by the Using Agency.
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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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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award the 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.

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 4 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product Category:50101717 1,626 CE __________ ________________
Honey Roasted Peanuts
These items are for canteen resale. Where brand names
are listed, only those brands are acceptable unless "or
equal" is stated. (LA R.S. 39:1651-1657).
* Brand: Planters or Equal
* Flavor: Honey Roasted
* Pkg: 2 oz. /bag, 144 bags/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Bag Bidding: _________
Specify Bags per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
2 Product Category:50101717 1,934 CE __________ ________________
Salted Peanuts
* Brand: Moon Lodge or Equal
* Flavor: Salted
* Pkg: 1.75 oz. /bag, 60 bags/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Bag Bidding: _________

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 5 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Bags per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
3 Product Category:50192109 6,000 CE __________ ________________
Pork Rinds
* Brands: Cactus Annie's, Brim's, or Pepe's
* Flavor: Hot and Spicy
* Pkg: 2 oz. /bag, 12 bags/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Bag Bidding: _________
Specify Bags per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
4 Product Category:50171830 8,000 CE __________ ________________
Peanut Butter
* Brands: Keefe or Stratford Farms
* Creamy style in plastic jar (No Glass)
* Pkg: 18 oz. /jar, 12 jars/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Style of Peanut Butter Bidding: _______________

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 6 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Bidding Plastic Jar: ______ Yes ______ No
Specify Ounces per Jar Bidding: _________
Specify Jars per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
5 Product Category:50171800 1,000 CE __________ ________________
Jalapeno Cheese Squeeze Packet
* Brand: Cactus Annie, City Cow, or Kraft
* Flavor: Jalapeno
* Pkg: 2 oz. /packet, 180 packets/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Packet Bidding: _________
Specify Packets per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
6 Product Category:50181905 10,000 CE __________ ________________
Strawberry Sandwich Creme Cookies
* Brand: Lil' Dutch Maid or Equal
* Flavor: Strawberry
* Pkg: 5 oz/pack, 24 packs/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 7 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Pack Bidding: _________
Specify Packs per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
7 Product Category:50181905 12,500 CE __________ ________________
Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies
* Brand: Lil' Dutch Maid or Equal
* Flavor: Chocolate
* Pkg: 5 oz/pack, 25 packs/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Pack Bidding: _________
Specify Packs per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
8 Product Category:50192109 9,000 CE __________ ________________
Hot Fries
* Brands: Andy Capp's or Chester's
* Pkg: 1.5 oz. /bag, 48 bags/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 8 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Bag Bidding: _________
Specify Bags per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
9 Product Category:50181909 5,000 CE __________ ________________
Cheez-Its
* Brand: Cheez-It
* Pkg: 1.5 oz. /pack, 60 packs/case
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Pack Bidding: _________
Specify Packs per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
10 Product Category:50101700 4,800 CE __________ ________________
Trail Mix
* Brand: Kar's
* Flavor: Original, Unsalted
* Pkg: 2 oz. /bag, 48 bags/case
* Clear Bag
Deliver Terms: 5 - 7 Days ARO
Delivery Terms: Delivery shall be made on an as-needed
basis, as requested by the Agency. Do not ship until
authorized by the Agency.

Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 9 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Brand Bidding: _______________
Specify Flavor Bidding: _______________
Specify Ounces per Bag Bidding: _________
Specify Bags per Case Bidding: _________
Specify Bidding Clear Bags: ______ Yes ______ No
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________
Specify Delivery Days (ARO) Bidding: ________
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Invitation to bid: 3000026674 Bidder: Page 10 of 15
Open Date: 10/06/2026
T-Number:
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