Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026641

Louisiana DOC Prison Enterprises seeks large-scale frozen meat and cheese supply for October 2026 delivery

This solicitation from the State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement requests large-scale supply of frozen meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (Wakefield Meat facility). - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (Wakefield Meat facility) - Contact: Lakeisha Bryant - Products Requested: - Wide range of frozen meat and cheese items, including: - Chicken leg quarters (100,000 units) - Whole loaf cheese (1,920 units; brands: Pocahontas, Bongard, or better) - Turkey ham (7,680 units; brand: Chef Maxwell) - Black Forest ham (5,760 units) - Roast beef (19,220 units) - Boneless pork loin chops (16,000 units) - Young turkey necks (6,400 units) - Breaded chicken breast fillets (600 units) - Beef ground meat 85/15 (2,000 units) - Pork sausage breakfast patties (8,800 units) - Salisbury patties (2,100 units) - Salisbury bulk mix (20,000 units) - Fish portions (2,040 units; species: Alaskan Pollock) - Breaded chicken fried steak patties (960 units) - Catfish nuggets (600 units; farm raised, domestic only) - Pork ham (4,000 units) - Pork smoked sausage (12,000 units) - Pork roast boneless (4,000 units) - Pork loin chops (670 units) - Beef liver (6,000 units) - Beef round roast gooseneck (8,000 units) - Diced beef (12,000 units) - Ground beef patties 80/20 (30,000 units) - Beef ground meat 80/20 (50,000 units) - Whole young turkey (2,100 units) - Turkey wings (2,600 units) - Turkey or chicken breakfast patties (1,200 units) - Turkey or chicken smoked sausage (2,600 units) - Turkey or chicken ham (2,300 units) - Turkey or chicken salami (11,000 units) - Turkey or chicken bologna (3,600 units) - Turkey or chicken frankfurters (15,000 units) - Turkey or chicken roll roast (70 units) - Chicken gizzards (70 units) - Sliced cheese (quantity not specified) - OEMs and Brands Mentioned: - Pocahontas (cheese) - Bongard (cheese) - Chef Maxwell (turkey ham) - Notable Requirements: - All products must be processed within 90 days of delivery (120 days for fish portions) - Strict packaging, labeling, and quality standards (USDA, FDA, Louisiana Dairy Stabilization Board) - No imitation cheese for whole loaf cheese; sliced cheese may be imitation - No catch weights; only specified case sizes accepted - Child Nutrition label required for breaded chicken fried steak patties - Domestic preference for catfish nuggets - No artificial coloring or casing for certain turkey/chicken products - Delivery must be completed by the required date; vendors must contact facility 24 hours prior - Louisiana and U.S. product preferences apply; grading/certification by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry mandatory - Contract Structure: - May be extended for two additional 12-month periods (up to 36 months total) - Awarded to lowest responsive, responsible bidders; some line items grouped for award - No specific OEMs for most products; opportunity open to qualified suppliers meeting requirements.

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises in Louisiana. The contract includes items such as chicken leg quarters, livers, and gizzards, which must be solidly frozen and meet USDA and FDA labeling requirements. Delivery is required by October 8, 2026, to the Wakefield facility in St. Francisville, LA, with strict packaging and quality standards. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with some items awarded on a grouped basis.

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