3000024513-3.pdf

Vendor No.:___________________ Solicitation: 3000024513 Opening Date: 05/28/2025

RESPONSES WILL BE

PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE

PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW

05/28/2025

10:00 AM CST

Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)

Ship To Address:

DOC PRISON ENTERPR-LSP MATT/MOP/BRM PLT

RUSTY DUBEA

LA STATE PENITENTIARY 17544 TUNICA TRACE

ANGOLA, LA 70712

TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE

RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW

SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:

Office of State Procurement 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160 Baton Rouge, LA 70802

RFx Number: 3000024513 Version: 2 Buyer: LAKEISHA BRYANT Buyer Phone: 225-342-4824 E-Mail: lakeisha.bryant2@la.gov Scheduled Begin Date:

Scheduled End Date:

T-Number:

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Office of State Procurement

INVITATION TO BID

ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK

https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FE081CD6C96CC971E32

QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required 1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions? YES

2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid response?

YES

3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response? YES

4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response? YES

5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO

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.

NO

Name of Solicitation: Mattress Supplies - DOC-PE

Notice to bidder:

Addendum No. 3 - Questions from Vendor and State's Responses Date Issued: 05/22/25

Your reference is directed to RFx No. 3000024513 for Mattress Supplies, which is scheduled to open

Name of Bidder (Typed or printed)

TITLE DATE

Signature of Authorized Bidder

VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FE081CD6C96CC971E32

Bidder: Page 2 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513 Open Date: 05/28/2025 T-Number:

at 10:00 AM on 05/28/25.

SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM No. 3

Addendum No. 2 – Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issued: 05/19/25

Your reference is directed to RFx No. 3000024513 for Mattress Supplies, which is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on 05/20/25.

The following change is to be made to the referenced solicitation:

RFx Currently Reads: Scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on May 20, 2025.

RFx Changed to Read: Scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on May 28, 2025.

All else remains as on original bid.

Addendum No. 1 – Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issued: 05/12/25

Your reference is directed to RFx No. 3000024513 for Mattress Supplies, which is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on 05/13/25.

The following change is to be made to the referenced solicitation:

RFx Currently Reads: Scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on May 13, 2025.

RFx Changed to Read: Scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on May 20, 2025.

All else remains as on original bid.

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 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.

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.

Bidder: Page 3 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

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

This solicitation is to establish a Blanket Order Contract to provide Mattress Supplies as specified for the Louisiana Department of Correctios - Prison Enterprises for an initial period beginning with date of award and ending December 31, 2025. 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.

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.

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 the using agency.

Method of Award:

It is the intent of the State to award this contract on a grouped basis, to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications, for each group. Otherwise, items will be awarded separately. The State further reserves the right to reject individual items from the award.

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

1 Product Category:23121605 Flame Resistance Treated Mattress Cores

Group 1: Lines 1 and 2

Brand: Carolina Nonwovens Company or Equal Model: Fiber Spring FR-Treated, 3000 series or Equal

12,000 EA __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 4 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Size: 76"L x 28"W x 4"H

*Specifications for Lines 1 and 2*

Mattress cores to be composed of natural fibers made from post consumer or post industrial recycled denim or cotton that is thermally bonded for stability and support.

Mattress cores to be treated with a non-toxic solution that actively inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria, and fungi. This treatment may also act as a fire retardant.

Compressions Performance:

- Percentage of original thickness to be minimum of 20% or maximum of 25%.

- Thickness Tolerance / Performance: not to exceed 3/4"

- Mattress Core Construction: One layer: 4" thick, middle weight range

- Mattress Core Weight: to be at least 13 lbs.

Delivery Terms: Lines 1-2 a combination of quantities ordered from these two items will be a truckload lot.

Delivery Timeframe: 30 days after notification by agency.

Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED

FOR BY AGENCY.

NOTE: Mattress cores should pass California Bureau of Home Furnishing Consumer Product Safety Code Test Method 16 CFR 1633.

If necessary, upon award of this bid, Prison Enterprises will obtain several mattress cores in order to produce the needed samples for laboratory testing to ensure the completed mattress passes both the Consumer Product Safety Code 16 CFR 1633 and 16 CFR 1632.

If upon completion of the testing by a qualified lab these mattresses do not meet these codes the agency reserves the right to cancel the contract as all mattresses we offer for sale must be in compliance with both codes.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Bidder: Page 5 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Size - Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Width (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Height (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Bidding Core Composed of Natural Fibers: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Cores Treated With Non-Toxic Solution:

_____ Yes _____ No

Specify Original Thickness (%) Bidding: ________

Specify Thickness Tolerance / Performance (in.) Bidding:

Specify Bidding one Layer 4" thick, Middle Weight Range:

_____ Yes _____ No

Specify Core Weight (lbs.) Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

2 Product Category:23121605 Flame Resistance Treated Mattress Cores

Group 1: Lines 1 and 2

Brand: Carolina Nonwovens Company or Equal Model: Fiber Spring FR-Treated, 3000 Series or Equal

Size: 80"L x 36"W x 4"H

*Same specifications as Line 1 except for Size*

Delivery Terms: Lines 1-2 a combination of quantities ordered from these two items will be a truckload lot.

Delivery Timeframe: 30 days after notification by agency.

Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED

FOR BY AGENCY.

NOTE: Mattress cores should pass California Bureau of Home Furnishing Consumer Product Safety Code Test Method 16 CFR 1633.

1,000 EA __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 6 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Upon award of this bid, Prison Enterprises will obtain several mattress cores in order to produce the needed samples for laboratory testing to ensure the completed mattress passes both the Consumer Product Safety Code 16 CFR 1633 and 16 CFR 1632.

If upon completion of the testing by a qualified lab these mattresses do not meet these codes the agency reserves the right to cancel the contract as all mattresses we offer for sale must be in compliance with both codes.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Size - Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Width (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Height (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Bidding Core Composed of Natural Fibers: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Cores Treated With Non-Toxic Solution:

_____ Yes _____ No

Specify Original Thickness (%) Bidding: ________

Specify Thickness Tolerance / Performance (in.) Bidding:

Specify Bidding one Layer 4" thick, Middle Weight Range:

_____ Yes _____ No

Specify Core Weight (lbs.) Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

3 Product Category:23121605 Densified Polyester Mattress Cores

Group 2: Line 3

Brand: Cumulus Fibers or Equal Model: Cumuflex 400C900C or Equal

Size: 72"L x 27"W x 4"H

2,400 EA __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 7 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

22 MIL

Core to be 100% vacuum bonded or thermo-bonded densified batting.

Density Per Board Foot: 9 oz per sq ft

Batting Composition:

25% Binder fiber 25% 25 Denier fiber 50% 15 Denier fiber

Delivery Timeframe: 14 Days ARO. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. DO

NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Size - Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Width (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Size - Height (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Bidding 22 MIL: ______ Yes ______ No

Specify Bidding 100% Vacuum Bonded or Thermo-Bonded Densified Batting Core: ______ Yes ______ No

Specify Bidding 25% Binder Fiber: ______ Yes ______ No

Specify Bidding 25% 25 Denier Fiber: ______ Yes ______ No Specify Bidding 50% 15 Denier Fiber: ______ Yes ______ No

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

4 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 30"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products or Equal Model: DAF-10 or Equal

100,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 8 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Color: Light Green

Roll Length: 97-105 yds. per roll Roll Width: 30 inches

*Specifications for Lines 4 through 6*

- Antimicrobial, flame retardant, waterproof

- Antimicrobial system must have EPA Registration Number

- Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method

- After Flame and Glow - 0.5

- Non-burning within 2 seconds after removal of flame source

- Char Length: 4-7 inches

- Tear Strength: 20 lbs. minimum

- Adhesion: 8 (peel lbs.) minimum

- Weight: 10.5 oz. per sq. yard

Class A: Must classify as Class A per 16 CFR Part 1632

Mattress Ticking must pass Test Methods ASTM D-3776 and ASTM D-751, and a Certificate of Analysis should be submitted with the bid.

The fabric's antimicrobial system is to be free of heavy metals and heavy metal compounds (below the limits of detection by analytical methods). Acute oral toxicity of antimicrobial active ingredients (LD50) to be minimum of 250-300 mg/kg or greater.

The fabric's vinyl component shall not contain more that the following amounts of the specified heavy metals:

* Cadmium (100 PPM)

* Lead (50 PPM)

* Chromium (50 PPM)

* Molybdenum (50 PPM) (Must specify PPM for each metal listed on lab test)

Fabric may be tested by agency. Failure to meet specifications will result in rejection of fabric and possible penalties (i.e. termination of contract).

LA Prison Enterprises is to be notified if at any time during the term of the contract the manufacturer changes. LA Prison Enterprises is to receive notice which load of fabric will begin shipments from the new manufacturer.

*** No initial delivery is required. Orders to be placed on an as needed basis by agency during the contract period.***

Bidder: Page 9 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Minimum Order Quantity: 5,000 YD

Delivery Timeframe: 10-15 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY..

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: _________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ____________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: _____________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: _________

Specify Bidding Class A: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: __________

Bidder: Page 10 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

5 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 36.5"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products, Inc. or Equal Model: DAF-10 or Equal

Roll Width: 36.5 inches

Minimum Order Quantity: 5,000 YD

*Same Specifications as Line 4, except for Roll Width*

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: _________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

25,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 11 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: __________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

6 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 39.5"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products, Inc. or Equal Model: DAF-10 or Equal

Roll Width: 39.5 inches

Minimum Order Quantity: 5,000 YD

*Same Specifications as Line 4, except for Roll Width*

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding:

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

20,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 12 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: __________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

7 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 82" Clear

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products, Inc. or Equal Model: 10682T03 or Equal

Roll Length: 100 Yards per roll Roll Width: 82"

3-ply Reinforced "Glass Clear'' Laminated PVC Vinyl

*** Extruded vinyl that is yellow or discolored will not be accepted ***

Reinforcement fabric to be manufactured from 1000D polyester scrim in a symmetrical 6 x 6 construction to create maximum clarity.

*** Fabric containing scrim or other "less open" construction such as 9 x 9, 10 x 10, or 18 x 9 will not be accepted.***

10,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 13 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Cover fabric shall also exhibit the following functional characteristics:

- Adhesion: Minimum of 30 lbs. / 2" to 32 lbs. / 2"

- Tear Strength: Warp 70 Fill 60 (lbs.)

- Breaking Strength: Warp 170, Fill 154 (lbs.)

- Weight: 9.5 - 11.5 oz. per sq. yard

- Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D-3389 3000 cycles - no visual wear, or ASTM D-751

- Flame Retardency: NFPA 701 PASS 16 CFR PART

1632 - PASS

- Bacteria Resistance: AATCC 147 - No growth on fabric Test Methods ASTM D3776 and ASTM D751

***NOTE: IF ASSEMBLED MATTRESS DOES NOT PASS

THE BURN TESTING, CONTRACT MAY BE

CANCELLED BY AGENCY.***

Minimum Order Quantity: 5,000 YD

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding 3-ply Reinforced "Glass Clear" Laminated PVC Vinyl: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Reinforcement Fabric Manufactured from 1000D Polyester Scrim (symmetrical 6 x 6 construction):

_____ Yes _____ No

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Breaking Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: ______________

Specify Bidding Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D-3389

Bidder: Page 14 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

3000 cycles - no visual wear, or ASTM D-751: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Retardency: NFPA 701 PASS 160 CR PART 1632 - PASS: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Bacteria Resistance: AATCC 147 - No growth on fabric: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

8 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 54" - 22MIL

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products, Inc. or Equal Model: DAF-10 or Equal

Roll Width: 54 inches

*Same Specifications as Line 4, Except for Roll Width and Minimum Order Quantity*

Minimum Order Quantity: 1,000 YD

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903

2,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 15 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: _________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

9 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 54" - 44MIL

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products or Equal Model: DAF-12 or Equal

Roll Width: 54 inches Weight: 12.0 - 12.5 oz. per sq. yard

44 MIL (Suicide Mattress)

Minimum Order Quantity: 1,000 YD

*Same Specifications as Line 4, except for Model, Roll Width, Weight, MIL and Minimum Order Quantity*

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

1,000 YD __________ ________________

Bidder: Page 16 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify MIL Bidding: _________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: _________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

10 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 42.5" Tan/Sand

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products or Equal Model: DAF-105 or Equal

Bidder: Page 17 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Roll Width: 42.5 inches Color: Tan/Sand

Minimum Order Quantity: 2,000 YD

*Same Specifications as Line 4, Except for Model, Roll Width and Color and Minimum Order Quantity*

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: ________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

Bidder: Page 18 of 28 Invitation to bid: 3000024513

T-Number:

LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: _________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

11 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 7"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: DAF Products or Equal Model: DAF-105 or Equal

Roll Width: 7 inches Color: Light Green

Minimum Order Quantity: 2,000 YD

Same Specifications as Line 4, Except for Model, Roll Width and Minimum Order Quantity*

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No

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Extended Amount

Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: ________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

12 Product Category:11162112 Mattress Ticking 85"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: Spring Protective Fabrics, DAF Products, or Equal Model: Fireguard #33330, DAF-805, or Equal

Roll Width: 85 inches Color: Blue 70200 Base Weight: 8.5 oz. per sq. yard.

Composition: 60% cotton / 40% fiberglass (+/- 5%).

*Same Specifications as Line 4, Except for Model, Roll Width, Color, Base Weight, Composition, Flex Failure, Test Qualifications and Minimum Order Quantity*

Must pass the following test: MVSS 302 NFPA 701 Small Scale, CA Tech Bul 121, UL Standard 1895, CA Tech Bul 129.

Flex Failure: Rollator greater than 100,000 cycles, Carnell plunger, greater than 10,000.

Minimum Order Quantity: 600 YD

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be delivery on a called for as needed by Agency basis.

DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY AGENCY.

3,200 YD __________ ________________

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________ Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify MIL Bidding: _________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flex Failure: Rollator greater than 100,000 cycles, Carnell plunger, greater than 10,000: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: ________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

13 Product Category:11162112 120,000 YD __________ ________________

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Extended Amount

Mattress Ticking 5"

Group 3: Lines 4 through 13

Brand: ZRZ, DAF Products or Equal Model: ZRZ-T1205, DAF-10 or Equal

Roll Width: 5"

*Same specifications as line 4, Except Brand, Model, Roll Width and Minimum Order Quantity*

Minimum Order Quantity: 20,000 YD

Delivery Timeframe: 14 days ARO. Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday. 7 am to 2 pm, excluding holidays. To be called for by agency in lots of approximately 20,000 yards each. DO NOT SHIP UNTIL CALLED FOR BY

AGENCY.

Specify Brand Bidding: ________________

Specify Model Bidding: ________________

Specify Color Bidding: ___________________

Specify Roll Length (yds. per roll) Bidding: ___________

Specify Roll Width (in.) Bidding: __________

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial, Flame Retardant, Waterproof: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Antimicrobial System with EPA Registration Number: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding Flame Resistance: Fed. STD. 191A-5903 Method: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Bidding After Flame and Glow - 0.5: _____ Yes _____ No Specify Bidding Non-Burning within 2 seconds After Removal of Flame Source: _____ Yes _____ No

Specify Char Length (in.) Bidding: ________

Specify Tear Strength (lbs.) Bidding: ________

Specify Adhesion (peel lbs.) Bidding: ________

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LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Amount

Specify Weight (oz. per sq. yd.) Bidding: _________

Specify PPM Components Bidding:

* Cadmium: __________

* Lead: __________

* Chromium: __________

* Molybdenum: __________

Specify Minimum Order Quantity Bidding: ________

Specify Delivery Days ARO Bidding: ________

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.

3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING

"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT

OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.

5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.

6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.

7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.

8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE

CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE

BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER

CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED

ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID

INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.

11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.

12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.

13. BID FORMS

ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED

AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;

B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND

C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.

BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING

PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION

HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED

ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED

BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED, EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.

14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY

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ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE

SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY

MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE

OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR

RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST SPECIFY THE BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT OFFERED IN HIS BID. BIDS

NOT SPECIFYING BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS OFFERING THE EXACT PRODUCTS SPECIFIED IN THE

SOLICITATION.

15. DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION

BIDDERS PROPOSING AN EQUIVALENT BRAND OR MODEL SHOULD SUBMIT WITH THE BID INFORMATION (SUCH AS ILLUSTRATIONS, DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, TECHNICAL DATA) SUFFICIENT FOR STATE OF LOUISIANA TO EVALUATE QUALITY, SUITABILITY, AND

COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION MAY CAUSE BID

TO BE REJECTED. ANY CHANGE MADE TO A MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR A PRODUCT SHALL

BE VERIFIABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF ITEM(S) BID DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDING BRAND AND/OR

PRODUCT NUMBER), BIDDER SHOULD STATE IN WHAT RESPECT ITEM(S) DEVIATE. FAILURE TO NOTE EXCEPTIONS ON THE BID

FORM WILL NOT RELIEVE THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER(S) FROM SUPPLYING THE ACTUAL PRODUCTS REQUESTED.

16. BID OPENING

BIDDERS MAY ATTEND THE BID OPENING, BUT NO INFORMATION OR OPINIONS CONCERNING THE ULTIMATE CONTRACT AWARD

WILL BE GIVEN AT THE BID OPENING OR DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS. BIDS MAY BE EXAMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA

R.S. 44.I. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMPLETED FILES MAY BE SECURED BY VISITING THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DURING

NORMAL WORKING HOURS.

17. PRICES

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE SOLICITATION, BID PRICES MUST BE COMPLETE, INCLUDING

TRANSPORTATION PREPAID BY BIDDER TO DESTINATION AND FIRM FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. IF ACCEPTED, PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR THE CONTRACTUAL PERIOD. BIDS OTHER THAN F.O.B. DESTINATION MAY BE REJECTED. PRICES

SHOULD BE QUOTED IN THE UNIT (EACH, BOX, CASE, ETC.) AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.

18. DELIVERIES

BIDS MAY BE REJECTED IF THE DELIVERY TIME INDICATED IS LONGER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.

19. TAXES

VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES IN THE BID PRICE. STATE AGENCIES ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL

STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.

20. NEW PRODUCTS

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR IN THE SOLICITATION, ALL PRODUCTS FOR PURCHASE MUST BE NEW, NEVER PREVIOUSLY

USED, AND THE CURRENT MODEL AND/OR PACKAGING. NO REMANUFACTURED, DEMONSTRATOR, USED OR IRREGULAR PRODUCT

WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION. THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD

WARRANTY WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFED IN THE SOLICITATION.

21. CONTRACT RENEWALS

UPON AGREEMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTOR, A TERM CONTRACT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR 2

ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIODS AT THE SAME PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN SUCH CASES, THE TOTAL CONTRACT TERM

CANNOT EXCEED 36 MONTHS.

22. CONTRACT CANCELLATION

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

(A) MISREPRESENTATION BY THE CONTRACTOR; (B) CONTRACTOR'S FRAUD, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY OR OTHER UNLAWFUL

MEANS OF OBTAINING ANY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; (C) CONFLICT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS WITH

CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW; (D) ABUSIVE OR BELLIGERENT CONDUCT BY

CONTRACTOR TOWARDS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE STATE; (E) CONTRACTOR'S INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE

PROCUREMENT CODE (LA R.S. 39:1551 ET SEQ.) AND ITS CORRESPONDING REGULATIONS; OR, (F) ANY LISTED REASON FOR

DEBARMENT UNDER LA R.S. 39:1672.

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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA MAY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE AT ANY TIME (1) BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS

WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR OF SUCH TERMINATION: OR (2) BY NEGOTIATING WITH THE CONTRACTOR AN EFFECTIVE

DATE. THE STATE SHALL PAY CONTRACTOR FOR, IF APPLICABLE: (A) DELIVERABLES IN PROGRESS; (B) THE PERCENTAGE THAT

HAS BEEN COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY; AND, (C) FOR TRANSACTION-BASED SERVICES UP TO THE DATE OF TERMINATION, TO

THE EXTENT WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT FOR CAUSE BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS WRITTEN

NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR OF SUCH TERMINATION FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING NON-EXCLUSIVE REASONS: (A) FAILURE TO

DELIVER WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT; (B) FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, CONFORM TO SAMPLE QUALITY OR TO BE DELIVERED IN GOOD CONDITION; OR, (C) ANY OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT.

23. DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR

FAILURE TO DELIVER WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED OR TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES AS SPECIFIED IN THE BID WILL CONSTITUTE A

DEFAULT AND MAY CAUSE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT. WHERE THE STATE HAS DETERMINED THE CONTRACTOR TO BE IN

DEFAULT, THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE ANY OR ALL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES COVERED BY THE CONTRACT

ON THE OPEN MARKET AND TO CHARGE THE CONTRACTOR WITH COST IN EXCESS OF THE CONTRACT PRICE. UNTIL SUCH

ASSESSED CHARGES HAVE BEEN PAID, NO SUBSEQUENT BID FROM THE DEFAULTING CONTRACTOR WILL BE CONSIDERED.

24. ORDER OF PRIORITY

IN THE EVENT THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR STANDARD CONDITIONS AND THE SPECIAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN.

25. APPLICABLE LAW

ALL CONTRACTS SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

26. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS

BY SUBMITTING AND SIGNING THIS BID, BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE:

TITLE VI AND VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED BY THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1972, FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246, FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED, THE VIETNAM ERA VETERAN'S

READJUSMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF

1975, AND BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. BIDDER

AGREES NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, AND WILL RENDER SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT

ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, OR AGE IN ANY MATTER RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

ANY ACT OF DISCRIMINATION COMMITTED BY BIDDER, OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS WHEN

APPLICABLE, SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

27. ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

IF APPLICABLE, THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS IT WILL COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE DISABILITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS

AND ALSO WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED CONFORM TO THE APPLICABLE ACCESSIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS OF WCAG 2.1 LEVEL AA OR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION (THE “ACCESSIBILTY STANDARDS”), SECTION 508 OF

THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROMPTLY

RESPOND TO AND RESOLVE ANY COMPLAINT REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY OF ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. IF AT ANY TIME, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT DO NOT FULLY CONFORM TO THE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY ADVISE THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT (THE “STATE”) IN WRITING

OF THE NONCONFORMANCE AND SHALL PROVIDE THE STATE A PLAN TO ACHIEVE CONFORMANCE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY

STANDARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN INTENDED TIMELINE FOR CONFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES TO

INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE FROM ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ITS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PARAGRAPH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE A MATERIAL

BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE STATE.

28. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

ANY "QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY" AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHO HAS SUBMITTED A

BID AND DESIRES TO ATTEND THE BID OPENING, MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN WRITING NOT LATER THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE

BID OPENING DATE OF THEIR NEED FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS. IF THE REQUEST CANNOT BE REASONABLY PROVIDED, THE

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INDIVIDUAL WILL BE INFORMED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.

29. INDEMNITY

CONTRACTOR AGREES, UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE OF A CLAIM OR ACTION, TO DEFEND THE CLAIM OR ACTION, OR TAKE

OTHER APPROPRIATE MEASURE, TO INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS AND ITS

EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS AND ACTIONS FOR BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE

FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. CONTRACTOR IS OBLIGATED TO INDEMNIFY ONLY

TO THE EXTENT OF THE FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FROM BODILY

INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE FAULT OF THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS OR ITS

EMPLOYEES.

30. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY

ATTENTION: R.S. 39:1594(C)(4) REQUIRES EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SUBMIT BIDS TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU

MUST INDICATE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE SIGNER OF THIS BID.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL BIDDING, THE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS

REPRESENTED BY THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID. THE NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS

REPRESENTED BY THE CONTACT PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID.

PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:

1. THE SIGNER OF THIS BID IS EITHER A CORPORATE OFFICER WHO IS LISTED ON THE MOST CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT

ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR A MEMBER OF A PARTNERSHIP OR PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM AS REFLECTED IN

THE MOST CURRENT PARTNERSHIP RECORDS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. A COPY OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OR

PARTNERSHIP RECORD MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.

2. THE SIGNER OF THE BID IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BIDDER AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THIS BID AS EVIDENCED BY

DOCUMENTS SUCH AS, CORPORATE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL, ETC. IF THIS APPLIES A COPY

OF THE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION, OR OTHER SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED HERETO.

3. THE BIDDER HAS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AN AFFIDAVIT OR RESOLUTION OR OTHER

ACKNOWLEDGED/ AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT INDICATING THAT THE SIGNER IS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR PUBLIC

CONTRACTS. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.

4. THE SIGNER OF THE BID HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BIDDER AS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS ON THE BIDDER'S

VENDOR REGISTRATION ON FILE WITH THIS OFFICE.

31. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.S. 39: 2192, IN AWARDING CONTRACTS AFTER AUGUST 15, 2010, ANY PUBLIC

ENTITY IS AUTHORIZED TO REJECT A PROPOSAL OR BID FROM, OR NOT AWARD THE CONTRACT TO, A BUSINESS IN WHICH ANY

INDIVIDUAL WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF FIVE PERCENT OR MORE, HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR HAS ENTERED A PLEA OF

GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY STATE FELONY OR EQUIVALENT FEDERAL FELONY CRIME COMMITTED IN THE

SOLICITATION OR EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OR BID AWARDED UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CONTRACTS UNDER THE

PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 38 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, OR THE LOUISIANA PROCUREMENT

CODE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 39.

32. FEDERAL CLAUSES, IF APPLICABLE

ANTI-KICKBACK CLAUSE

THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE MANDATE DICTATED BY THE COPELAND "ANTI-KICKBACK" ACT WHICH

PROVIDES THAT EACH CONTRACTOR OR SUBGRANTEE SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM INDUCING, BY ANY MEANS, ANY PERSON

EMPLOYED IN THE COMPLETION OF WORK, TO GIVE UP ANY PART OF THE COMPENSATION TO WHICH HE IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED.

CLEAN AIR ACT

THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE

STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 306 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE

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UNDER NON-EXEMPT CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING FACILITIES.

ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT

THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY RECOGNIZES THE MANDATORY STANDARDS AND POLICIES RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHICH

ARE CONTAINED IN THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ENERGY POLICY AND

CONSERVATION ACT (P.L. 94-163).

CLEAN WATER ACT

THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE

STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 508 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE

UNDER NON-EXEMPT FEDERAL CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING

FACILITIES.

ANTI-LOBBYING AND DEBARMENT ACT

THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES IN THE ANTI-LOBBYING ACT AND THE DEBARMENT

ACT.

33. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL

IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 39:1602.1, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ANY BID WITH A VALUE OF $100,000 OR MORE AND TO

VENDORS WITH FIVE OR MORE EMPLOYEES:

BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION, THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER CERTIFIES AND AGREES THAT THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION IS CORRECT: IN PREPARING ITS RESPONSE, THE BIDDER OR PROPOSER HAS CONSIDERED ALL PROPOSALS

SUBMITTED FROM QUALIFIED, POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, AND HAS NOT, IN THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, OR COMMERCIAL TREATMENT OF ANY SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER, REFUSED TO TRANSACT OR TERMINATED BUSINESS

ACTIVITIES, OR TAKEN OTHER ACTIONS INTENDED TO LIMIT COMMERCIAL RELATIONS, WITH A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT IS

ENGAGING IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS IN ISRAEL OR ISRAEL-CONTROLLED TERRITORIES, WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT TO

ACCOMPLISH A BOYCOTT OR DIVESTMENT OF ISRAEL. THE BIDDER HAS ALSO NOT RETALIATED AGAINST ANY PERSON OR OTHER

ENTITY FOR REPORTING SUCH REFUSAL, TERMINATION, OR COMERCIALLY LIMITING ACTIONS.