Chair Kits - DOC-DCI Bid Cancelled: 06/27/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 06/27/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Chair Kits for the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI) Chair Plant, covering East Feliciana Parish and Baton Rouge City. The procurement seeks to establish a Blanket Order Contract for two specific chair types: 30 mid-back mesh chairs and 80 high-back mesh chairs, with detailed ergonomic specifications based on Bay Product Development standards or equivalent. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and meet comprehensive requirements including specific seat height, back height, arm rest capabilities, weight capacity, and caster type specifications. The bid is scheduled to be opened on June 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an initial contract period from the award date through December 31, 2025. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total contract time to 36 months. Delivery is specified as 21 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with items to be delivered on a called-for, as-needed basis by the agency. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement includes several key restrictions and considerations for potential bidders. Vendors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. The state emphasizes preferences for Louisiana-based businesses and U.S.-manufactured products, potentially offering price advantages to vendors meeting specific workforce and manufacturing criteria. Bidders are required to submit all documentation through the online vendor portal (LaPac), with specific technical requirements for bid submission. Payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer, with pricing to include transportation, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive technical specifications and regulatory requirements. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range, but the procurement is structured as a blanket order contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities, allowing flexibility for the Department of Corrections to order chairs as needed throughout the contract period.