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Louisiana Solicits Blanket Order for Blue Bell Ice Cream Pints for Correctional Center

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for a blanket order contract to supply ice cream pints to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Department of Corrections (Elayn Hunt Correctional Center) - OEMs and Vendors: - Blue Bell is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for both standard and high-protein ice cream pints - Equivalent brands may be considered if they meet all specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Blue Bell Pint Ice Cream (16oz pints, assorted flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan) - Estimated quantity: 34,000 pints - 10 pints per case - Blue Bell PRO High Protein Pint Ice Cream (16oz pints, assorted flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee, salted caramel) - Estimated quantity: 20,000 pints - 10 pints per case - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 5 days after receipt of order, exclusively on Thursdays, and only when called for by the agency - Vendors must specify brand, package, case, and flavors in their bid - Contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder - Louisiana and U.S. product preferences apply where relevant - Contract duration is one year, with up to two additional 12-month renewal options (not to exceed 36 months total)

Description

This solicitation is for a Blanket Order Contract to provide Ice Cream Pints for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. The contract period is for an initial 1-year term starting July 1, 2026, or date of award, ending June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. Items are to be called for by the agency as needed, with no shipments made until ordered. The contract aims to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications.

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