Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026544

Louisiana Solicits Frozen Meat and Cheese Products for DOC Prison Enterprises

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-Wakefield Meat in St. Francisville. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (Wakefield) - Products Requested: - Wide range of frozen meats and cheeses, including: - Chicken leg quarters (80,000 units) - Whole loaf cheese (100 cases, brands: Pocahontas, Bongard, or Better) - Turkey ham ends and pieces/slices (3,840 lbs, Chef Maxwell brand) - Black Forest ham, roast beef, turkey breast, pork loin chops (boneless and bone-in), sausage patties, Salisbury patties, fish portions, pork spare ribs, bologna, pork smoked sausage, salami, pork roast, beef round roast, ground beef patties (22,300 lbs), ground beef, whole young turkey (4,200 units), turkey wings, turkey/chicken breakfast patties, mechanically separated turkey/chicken (10,600 lbs), smoked sausage, ham, salami, bologna, frankfurters, roll roast, and chicken gizzards - Detailed specifications for each product regarding cut, packaging, freezing, and labeling - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required for most items; cheese brands specified as Pocahontas, Bongard, or Better; turkey ham brand specified as Chef Maxwell - Notable Requirements: - All products must be delivered frozen, with strict packaging and labeling standards - USDA/FDA compliance and Louisiana Department of Agriculture grading/certification required - Processed date must be within 90 days of delivery for certain items - Letter of guarantee required with each shipment - Contract may be extended up to 36 months in total - Award is by individual line item or grouped lines to lowest responsive and responsible bidders - Vendors must be registered in LaGov to submit bids

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese products scheduled for September 2026. The contract involves supplying various meat products, including chicken leg quarters, livers, and gizzards, to the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises at Wakefield. Delivery must be made by September 10, 2026, with specific packaging, freezing, and labeling requirements. Vendors must submit bids online or physically to the Louisiana Office of State Procurement by August 18, 2026, and comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents.

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