The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for BioFire GI Panels through an Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000024391) solicited by the Office of State Procurement. The procurement specifically targets BioFire FilmArray GI Panel controls (Part #RFIT-ASY-0116), with a requirement for 5 units in packs of 30 each. This is a proprietary procurement limited to the specified brand and model, targeting the LDH Public Health Labs located in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids are due on March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and must be submitted electronically through the LaGov vendor portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items from the award. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded on an individual line item basis, with all pricing required to be comprehensive and include transportation costs, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. Vendors must prepay all freight charges to the destination, which includes specific delivery requirements such as first-floor receiving area access with truck size and lift gate restrictions. Payment will be processed electronically, either through the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract is structured as a blanket order, meaning no guaranteed quantities are promised, and items will be called for by the using agency as needed. Bids are assumed to be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 60 days, providing flexibility for the state in the procurement process.
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