STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
03/31/2026
10:00 AM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000025956
Opening Date: 03/31/2026
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000025956
Version: 1
Buyer: SOMMER JOFFRION
Buyer Phone:
E-Mail: sommer.joffrion@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
Paul Marcantel
DOC PRISON ENTERPRISES-ALLEN FURN PLANT
ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER 3751 LAUDERDAL
KINDER, LA 70648
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD183B57BFE47FB0A7B
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30
days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an
award consideration.
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Name of Solicitation: Wood Stains - DOC - PE
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Invitation to bid: 3000025956
Open Date: 03/31/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at
9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
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This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered
in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to
receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are
already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to
bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder’s submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
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This solicitation is to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Wood Stains as specified for the
Louisiana Department of Corrections for an initial period beginning with the date of award and ending
December 31, 2026. At the option of the State of Louisiana and acceptance by the Contractor, this
contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and
conditions. Total contract time not to exceed 36 months.
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Blanket Order Contract:
Items are to be called for by the Using Agency as needed. No shipments are to be made until the
Agency calls or otherwise submits an order for shipment of a specific quantity. Quantities are
estimated, and they may be increased or decreased as needed throughout the contract period.
Individual order quantities, when called for, are based on the Using Agency’s demand at the time of
order. Minimum orders may be one unit, unless otherwise stated. A blanket order contract is not a
guarantee of any quantity. Unit price should be inclusive of any freight charges. Contractor must be
able to obtain and supply the item(s) at their bid price for the entire contract period and within the
delivery timeframe provided for on their bid. Unused quantities must not be invoiced and will not be
paid.
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Blanket Order Delivery:
The State reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated
timeframe, as specified in the line(s) of the RFX, from the date the order is called in or otherwise
submitted by using the Agency.
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive,
Invitation to bid: 3000025956
Open Date: 03/31/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject
individual line items from the award.
LINE
Description
Quantity
1 Product Category:31211703
300
Catalyzed Lacquer (Pre-Cat)
To be delivered on a called for as needed by Agency
basis. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Freight: Unit price shall be inclusive for all freight charges
and shall not be paid separately. Items shall be FOB
Agency - Title passing upon receipt of goods.
* Non-Photochemically reactive
* Volatile organic compounds (VOC) theoretical as
packaged, Maximum less exempt solvents: 5.18 LB/Gal,
620 g/L, catalyzed and reduced (R7K305 at 10%) 5.31
LB/Gal 630 g/L
* No reported Volatile hazardous air pollutant (VHAPS) as
packaged
* Volume Solids: 25 +/- 2%
* Weight Solids: 33 +/- 2%
* Viscosity: 25-30 seconds #2 ZAHN CUP
Size: 5 gallon can
Minimum Order Amount: 50 gallons
Brand: Sherwin Williams or Equal
Model: Sher-Wood T77F57 (Medium Rubbed Effect) or
Equal
Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
GAL __________ ________________
Delivery Terms: 5 Days ARO (Do not ship until called for
by Agency)
Specify Bidding Non-Photochemically reactive lacquer:
Yes_____No______
Specify VOC maximum less exempt solvents (LB/Gal)
Bidding: _________
Specify VOC catalyzed and reduced (R7K305 at 10%)
(LB/Gal) (g/L) Bidding: ____________
Invitation to bid: 3000025956
Open Date: 03/31/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Specify Lacquer Bidding has no reported VHAPS:
Yes_______ No________
Specify Volume Solids % Bidding: __________
Specify Weight Solids % Bidding: __________
Specify Viscosity #2 ZAHN CUP (Seconds)
Bidding:__________
Specify Size Bidding: __________
Specify Brand Bidding: __________
Specify Model Bidding: _________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity (Gallons) Bidding:
__________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: _________
2 Product Category:31211703
300
Lacquer Thinner/ Retarder
To be delivered on a called for as needed by Agency
basis. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.
Freight: Unit price shall be inclusive for all freight charges
and shall not be paid separately. Items shall be FOB
Agency - Title passing upon receipt of goods.
GAL __________ ________________
Typical Properties:
* Evaporation Rate (Min) 4 minutes
* Solvent Strength -4
* Flash Point -3F PM CC, LEL 0.9 UEL 36.5
* Flow Time -03, Set-Up Time = 04
* Non-Photo Chemical Reaction = Yes
* Product Weight (lbs./gal) 8.59
* Specific Gravity 0.79
* Boiling Range (Deg F) 132-343
* Volatile Volume 100%
* Stability - Stable
* Hazardous Polymerization - Will not occur
Brand: Sherwin Williams or Equal
Model: 530-8655 or Equal
Size: 5 gallon can
Invitation to bid: 3000025956
Open Date: 03/31/2026
T-Number:
Bidder:
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LINE
Description
Minimum Order Amount: 30 gallons
Delivery Terms: 5 Days ARO (Do not ship until called for
by Agency)
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Specify Evaporation Rate (Minutes) Bidding: __________
Specify Solvent Strength Bidding: __________
Specify Flash Point (Degrees Fahrenheit) PMCC
(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) Bidding: __________
Specify Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Bidding: __________
Specify Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) Bidding: __________
Specify Flow Time Bidding: __________
Specify Set-Up Time Bidding: __________
Specify Bidding Non-Photo Chemical Reaction :
Yes_____No_____
Specify Product Weight (lbs./gal) Bidding: __________
Specify Specific Gravity Bidding: __________
Specify Boiling Range (Degrees Fahrenheit) Bidding:
__________
Specify Volatile % Volume Bidding: __________
Specify Bidding Stability - Stable :Yes_____No_____
Specify Bidding Hazardous Polymerization - Will not
occur: Yes____No_____
Specify Brand Bidding: __________
Specify Model Bidding: __________
Specify Size Bidding: __________
Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: __________
Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: __________
3 Product Category:31211704
Vinyl Sealer
1,000
GAL __________ ________________
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.