Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026440

Louisiana Solicits Blanket Order for Bottled Soft Drinks for Allen Correctional Center

The State of Louisiana is seeking a supplier for a blanket order contract to provide bottled soft drinks to the Allen Correctional Center canteen. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Department of Corrections (Allen Correctional Center) - OEMs and Vendors: - Coca-Cola (including Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite) - Minute Maid (Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Strawberry Kiwi, Peach, Watermelon) - Dr. Pepper (as a requested flavor) - Bidders may propose equivalent brands, but must specify brand, size, case count, and flavors - Products/Services Requested: - 20 oz plastic bottles of soft drinks, packaged 24 bottles per case - Estimated 2,100 cases for canteen resale - Flavors: Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Minute Maid Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Strawberry Kiwi, Peach, Watermelon - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Blanket order contract; items called for as needed (no guaranteed minimum quantity) - Pricing must include freight (delivered pricing) - Compliance with Louisiana and U.S. product preferences - Delivery must meet specified timeframes - Contract period runs through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals (up to 36 months total)

Description

This solicitation is for a Blanket Order Contract to provide bottled soft drinks for the Louisiana Department of Corrections - Allen Correctional Center. The contract period begins on the award date and ends 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 an order is placed. The contract aims to supply various flavors and brands of soft drinks in 20 oz plastic bottles, packaged in cases of 24 bottles each.

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