Project Information

Bid Title

Purchase of Performance Supplements for Football Athletes

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Apr 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

50012-652-26

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Project Description

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
50012-652-26	Purchase of Performance Supplements for Football Athletes Original: 50012-652-26	04/15/2026	05/07/2026 2:00:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 50012-652-26

Department	++ University - Louisiana Tech University
Section	Purchasing Department
Dept Code	50012
Contact	Melissa Hughes
Address	P.O. Box 3157 408 Keeny Hall Ruston, LA 71272
Phone	318-257-4205
Fax	318-257-3772
Email	mhughes@latech.edu

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INVITATION TO BID

DO NOT SHIP BASED UPON THIS BID

Bid Number: 50012-652-26

Bid Title:

Return this SIGNED form to:

Louisiana Tech University

Office of Purchasing

PO Box 3157

208 Keeny Circle, RM 408

Ruston, Louisiana 71272

Purchase of Performance Supplements for Football Athletes

Bid Schedule:

Pre-Bid Conference:

N/A

Bid Submission Deadline / Opening:

May 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

Bidder agrees to comply with all

conditions below and attached to this

request.

Prices are to be complete and the

FOB point is to be Louisiana Tech

University unless otherwise specified.

Bidder Information: (Bidder to provide all required information)

(Full Company Name)

(Full Street or Mailing Address)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

(Phone)

(Email)

(Fax)

(Company Quote Number if Applicable)

PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM BID OPENING DATE

FAILURE TO SIGN BELOW IN INK SHALL DISQUALIFY BID

Typed or Printed Name / Title

Authorized Signature

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking SEALED BIDS for the following:

Purchase of Performance Supplements for Football Athletes

* No bid bond is required for this solicitation *

** This soliciation will result in the issuance of a blanket purchase order covering the time period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Items will be

ordered on an 'as-needed' basis during that time period. Prices are to remain firm during the above mentioned time period **

**See Attached Bid Specifications for additional details**

ALL BIDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PURCHASING VIA MAIL OR IN PERSON.

The Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Louisiana Tech

University is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen means of delivery.

For questions regarding specifications, please contact the Office of Purchasing at 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Please ensure that

the above bid number appears on all communications.

IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this

request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing

and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications

listed for any items.

PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is now accepting Sealed Bid solicitations for the Purchase of

Performance Supplements for Football Athletes.

This solicitation will result in the issuance of blanket purchase order covering the time period from July 1, 2026 to June 30,

2027. Vendors are to submit pricing that shall remain firm during that time period. Items will be ordered on an ‘as-needed’

basis during that aforementioned time period.

Vendors are encouraged to bid on all items for which they have access. Vendor shall also provide a Product Name for items

for which they are bidding upon. Vendors may provide additional product documentation / specifications along with their

bid submission, but this is not a requirement.

The per item pricing shall include all costs associated with the ordering, transportation, shipping and handling, importation,

etc of the product. These costs shall not be added as a separate line item on this bid, nor shall the Awarded Vendor add

any of these costs on any invoice to the University.

The University reserves the right to award this solicitation individually, in groups, or in total; whichever is in the best interest

of the University. The University reserves the right to reject any line item or bid. The University also waives any

informalities in the bidding process.

Heat or cold-sensitive items shall be individually wrapped for shipment or delivery. The quantities listed in this solicitation

are not guaranteed for purchase, but are included to allow vendors to provide pricing. The University will order items on

an ‘as-needed’ basis throughout the aforementioned timeframe.

The award of this solicitation will be based upon the pricing of the lowest quantity requested for each item.

The Awarded Vendor’s items must carry the NSF Certified Sport Supplements or Informed Sport Supplement Label. The

Awarded Vendor shall also designate a certified account representative to provide assistance and support to the University.

The following specifications shall apply to the items listed on the Schedule of Items page(s):

Beef Protein:

Content/ Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Beef Protein.

Servings Per Unit: 30

Must not contain the following:

Vegetable Seed Oils, Maltodextrin, Over 3 Grams of Sugar per Serving, Gluten, Soy

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

21 Grams of Protein

Whey Protein:

Content/ Ingredients: Grass-Fed Whey Protein

Servings Per Unit: 24

Must not contain the following:

Vegetable Seed Oils, Maltodextrin, Over 3 Grams of Sugar per Serving, Gluten, Soy

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

20 Grams of Protein

PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025

Zinc:

Content/ Ingredients: Zinc Bisglycinate

Servings Per Unit: 90

Must not contain the following:

Oxide, Calcium, Iron

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

30mg of Zinc Chelate

Magnesium:

Content/ Ingredients: Magnesium Bisglycinate

Servings Per Unit: 120

Must not contain the following:

Oxide, Calcium, Iron

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

100mg of Magnesium Chelate

Omega 3 Fatty Acids:

Content/ Ingredients: EPA and DHA, Lipase Digestive Enzyme

Servings Per Unit: 60

Must not contain the following:

Ethyl Esters, Must Test for Heavy Metals

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

750 mg of EPA and DHA

Betaine HCL and Digestive Enzymes:

Content/ Ingredients: Betaine HCL, Amylase, Pepsin, Protease, Glucoamylase, Lactase, Lipase, Ox Bile Extract

Servings Per Unit: 180

Must not contain the following:

GMO Based Ingredients, More than 300mg of Betaine per Serving

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

200mg of Betaine HCL, 180 mg Enzyme Blend

B Vitamins:

Content/ Ingredients: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Folate, Methylcobalamin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid,

Choline, Trimethylglycine

Servings Per Unit: 60

Must not contain the following:

Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

At Least 5% of the RDA of All Nutrients Listed

Magnesium Threonate:

Content/ Ingredients: Magnesium L-Threonate

Servings Per Unit: 90

Must not contain the following:

Dairy, Gluten, Soy, GMO Grown Plants

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

100mg

PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025

Greens Powder:

Content/ Ingredients: Organic Fruit, Green Plant and Green Vegetable Powders

Servings Per Unit: 28

Must not contain the following:

Dairy, Gluten, Soy, GMO Grown Plants

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

1.5 Grams of Greens, 1.5 Grams of Green Plant, 1.3 Grams of Fruit Powders

L-Glutamine:

Content/ Ingredients: Pure Micronized L-Glutamine Powder

Servings Per Unit: 150

Must not contain the following:

Dairy, Gluten, Soy, GMO Grown Plants

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

3 Grams

Vitamin D:

Content/ Ingredients: Cholecalciferol, Vitamin K1 and K2MK7 Servings Per Unit: 180

Must not contain the following:

Vitamin D2

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

5000iu of Vitamin D3

Shaker Bottles:

Content/ Ingredients: Stainless Steel or Plastic

Servings Per Unit: 1

Must not contain the following:

BPA, BPS, BPF

Minimal Dosage Per Serving:

16 Ounces or More

Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person

submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bid received without this information shall be

deemed as non-responsive. Vendors are encouraged to include their own quote for an explanation of your proposed

Items, BUT this vendor quote shall not be a substitute for this completed Invitation to Bid Form.

PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025

Schedule of Items

page 5

Bid Number: 50012-652-26

Bid Title: Purchase of Performance Supplements for Football Athletes

IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request

may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and

establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for

any items.

Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bids

received without this information shall be deemed as non-responsive.

Item Description

Quantity

Unit Price Total Price

1 Beef Protein (as per specifications above) Product Name: _________________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-100 ea

101-200 ea

201+ ea

2 Whey Protein (as per specifications above) Product Name: ________________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-100 ea

101-200 ea

201+ ea

3 Zinc (as per specifications above) Product Name: ________________________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-25 ea

26-50 ea

51+ ea

4 Magnesium (as per specifications above) Product Name: __________________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-25 ea

26-50 ea

51+ ea

5 Omega 3 Fatty Acids (as per specifications above) Product Name: __________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-25 ea

26-50 ea

51+ ea

6 Betaine HCL and Digestive Enzymes (as per specifications above) Product Name: ______________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-25 ea

26-50 ea

51+ ea

7 B Vitamins (as per specifications above) Product Name: __________________________________________

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

1-25 ea

26-50 ea

51+ ea

Schedule of Items

PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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