Boat Motor - LDH Bid Cancelled: 02/21/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 02/21/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a vendor to perform a boat motor replacement for a 1999 Boston Whaler 19' fiberglass boat located in Iberia Parish. The specific procurement involves removing an existing Mercury two-stroke 250 Optimax motor and installing a new Mercury 250 XL motor, utilizing the boat's existing controls, throttle cables, and gauges. The vendor must provide a minimum three-year warranty for the new motor and will be required to handle transportation of the boat if located more than 50 miles from the storage location in New Iberia, LA. Bids must be submitted by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bid opening viewable via a Zoom link. The contract will be awarded on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements. Evaluation criteria include compliance with motor specifications, warranty terms, transportation capabilities, and adherence to procurement guidelines. This is a proprietary purchase, meaning only the specified Mercury brand and model will be considered.

The procurement opportunity includes several Louisiana business preferences that may impact vendor selection. These preferences include a Louisiana business workforce preference requiring a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents, a Louisiana products preference offering a 10% price advantage, a Louisiana processed products preference with a 7% price reduction, and a U.S. manufactured products preference with a 5% price benefit. Vendors can submit bids either physically to the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge or online through the state's vendor portal. Payment options include LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documents. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Vendors must carefully review the online bidding instructions, which provide detailed guidance on submitting responses through the LaPac and LAGOV vendor portal systems.