Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026107

Louisiana Solicitation for Frozen Meat & Cheese Products for DOC Prison Enterprises

This solicitation seeks suppliers for a wide range of frozen meat and cheese products for the Louisiana Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises Wakefield Meat facility. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - For: DOC Prison Enterprises - Wakefield Meat facility, St. Francisville, LA - Products Requested: - Large quantities of frozen meat and cheese products, including: - Chicken leg quarters (80,000 lbs, frozen, 40 lb cases) - Whole loaf cheese (3,840 cases, pasteurized processed American, 30 lb cases) - Turkey ham, black forest ham, turkey bologna, turkey breast, breaded chicken breast fillets, young turkey necks, pork spare ribs, Salisbury patties and bulk mix, fish portions (Alaskan Pollock), bologna, pork smoked sausage, salami, pork roast, pork loin chops, beef round roast, diced beef, ground beef patties, ground beef, turkey wings, breakfast patties, smoked sausage, ham, bologna, frankfurters, and chicken gizzards - Quantities range from 60 cases to 80,000 lbs depending on the item - Some items specify preferred brands (e.g., cheese: Pocahontas, Bongard, or better; turkey ham: Chef Maxwell) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All products must be processed within 90 days of delivery (fish within 120 days) - Strict requirements for packaging (e.g., cryovac, vacuum-sealed, no catch weights, no artificial coloring for some items) - USDA and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry grading/certification required - FDA labeling compliance - Delivery must be made by the specified date; timeliness is critical - Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids - Some line items are grouped for award; lowest responsive and responsible bidders will be selected - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required for most items; cheese brands Pocahontas and Bongard, and Chef Maxwell for turkey ham are referenced as acceptable or preferred brands - Place of Performance/Delivery: - DOC Prison Enterprises - Wakefield Meat, Mel Ott Drive, St. Francisville, LA 70775 - Contracting office: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese products for the Louisiana Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications, with specific conditions for delivery and product quality. Vendors must submit bids online or physically by the specified deadline, and products must comply with USDA and Louisiana Department of Agriculture standards. Delivery is required by May 7, 2026, with detailed packaging and inspection requirements.

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