Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026441

Louisiana Solicits Frozen Meat and Cheese Supplies for DOC Prison Enterprises (August 2026 Delivery)

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for a large-scale supply of frozen meat and cheese products for DOC Prison Enterprises at Wakefield Meat in St. Francisville, LA, with delivery required in August 2026. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement (Buyer: Lakeisha Bryant) - Products Requested: - Wide range of frozen meat and cheese products, including: - Chicken leg quarters (80,000 lbs) - Whole loaf cheese (130 cases) - Turkey ham ends and pieces (7,680 lbs) - Black forest ham ends and pieces (9,600 lbs) - Roast beef ends and pieces (15,360 lbs) - Turkey breast ends and pieces (2,400 lbs) - Breaded chicken breast fillets (9,000 lbs) - Young turkey necks (200 lbs) - Spiced luncheon loaf (1,200 lbs) - Boneless pork loin chops (3,600 lbs) - Ground beef (multiple lots, 500–2,000 lbs each, 85/15 and 80/20 blends) - Pork sausage, pork spare ribs, Salisbury patties and bulk mix, fish portions (Alaskan Pollock), raw pollock filets, catfish nuggets, bologna, pork smoked sausage, bacon, salami, pork roast boneless, pork loin chops, beef liver, diced beef, ground beef patties, turkey/chicken breakfast patties, mechanically separated turkey/chicken, turkey/chicken smoked sausage, turkey/chicken ham, turkey/chicken salami, turkey/chicken frankfurters, chicken gizzards, and sliced cheese - Quantities range from hundreds to tens of thousands of pounds per item - Some items specify brands (e.g., cheese: Pocahontas, Bongard, or better; turkey ham: Chef Maxwell or equal) - Notable Requirements: - All products must be delivered frozen, with processed date stamped and within 90 days (or 120 days for some fish) of delivery - Strict adherence to USDA and FDA labeling, Louisiana Department of Agriculture grading and certification for meat - Specific packaging, palletization, and labeling requirements - No artificial coloring or imitation products for certain items - Domestic sourcing required for some products (e.g., catfish) - Delivery must be made on or before the specified August 2026 date - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are mandated, but certain brands are referenced as quality benchmarks - Contract may be extended for up to two additional 12-month periods (maximum 36 months total)

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese supplies scheduled for August 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting the specifications, with some items awarded on a grouped basis. Delivery is critical and must be made on or before August 6, 2026, to the specified location. Vendors must submit bids online or physically to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by July 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The solicitation includes detailed terms, conditions, and instructions for online bidding.

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