Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026202

Louisiana Solicits Frozen Meat and Cheese for Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids to supply a wide range of frozen meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (Wakefield Meat) in St. Francisville, LA. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (Wakefield Meat) - Products/Services Requested: - Large quantities of frozen meats and cheeses, including: - Chicken leg quarters (80,000 units), chicken gizzards (10,000 units), chicken livers, turkey wings, turkey/chicken breakfast patties, turkey/chicken smoked sausage, turkey/chicken ham, turkey/chicken frankfurters, turkey/chicken roll roast - Raw pollock filet (1,200 units), fish portions (4,000 units) - Pork smoked sausage (3,000 units), pork loin chops (3,000 units), boneless pork loin chops, pork sausage breakfast links and patties - Bacon (2,200 units), salami (500 units) - Beef liver (2,200 units), beef round roast gooseneck (5,000 units), diced beef (10,000 units), ground beef patties 80/20 (3,500 units), beef ground meat 80/20 (20,000 units), Salisbury patties (4,000 units), Salisbury bulk mix - Whole loaf cheese (2,800 units), sliced cheese (8,000 units), turkey ham ends and pieces or slices, Black Forest ham ends and pieces/slices, roast beef ends and pieces or slices, turkey breast ends and pieces or slices, breaded chicken breast fillets (14,000 units), young turkey necks (1,000 units) - All products must be frozen, meet USDA and FDA standards, and comply with Louisiana Department of Agriculture grading and certification - Packaging must be plastic-lined, palletized, and marked with brand, product number, and processed date - Dairy products must comply with U.S. and Louisiana public health laws - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Processed dates must be within 90 to 120 days of delivery, depending on the product - Strict delivery schedules and adherence to detailed packaging and labeling instructions - Some line items awarded individually, others on a grouped basis - Brands specified for some cheese products (e.g., Pocahontas, Bongard, Chef Maxwell or equal) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Delivery location: DOC Prison Enterprises - Wakefield Meat, St. Francisville, LA

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises in Louisiana. The contract includes specific requirements for chicken leg quarters, livers, and gizzards, which must be solidly frozen and meet USDA and FDA standards. Delivery is required by June 4, 2026, with strict packaging and labeling conditions. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications, with some items awarded on a grouped basis.

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