Communication Tower Equipment - DPS
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 3000024474
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- LaPAC Help Group doa-osphelpdesk@la.gov (225) 342-8010
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About this opportunity
The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, representing the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is soliciting bids for communication tower equipment through Solicitation Number 3000024474. The procurement specifically seeks Eupen or Trilogy branded equipment or equivalent, including various cable-related components such as 1 5/8" and 7/8" lift grips, heliax cables, connectors, ground kits, and snap-in hangers. Quantities range from 3 to 1,500 units per line item, with a strict emphasis on equipment compatibility and outdoor use requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an online bid response option available. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with a critical delivery deadline of June 30, 2025. Vendors must carefully review all bid documents, register on the LAGOV Vendor Portal, and submit comprehensive responses that meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the invitation.
The procurement opportunity includes several preference and qualification considerations for potential bidders. Vendors can claim Louisiana and United States product preferences, with potential price differentials of up to 10% for Louisiana-produced items and 5% for US-manufactured items. Bidders must maintain a Louisiana business workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents and comply with various state and federal requirements, including registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State, E-Verify compliance, and certification of no federal suspension or debarment. Payment will be processed electronically, with options including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The solicitation is marked as proprietary, meaning only the specified brands and models will be considered, and vendors must be prepared to provide supporting literature and specifications upon request. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the diverse line items and quantity ranges suggest a potentially significant contract value for communication infrastructure equipment.
Opportunity text
This document is a comprehensive set of online bidding instructions for the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPac), detailing the step-by-step process for vendors to submit electronic bids through the state's online procurement system. The instructions cover the entire bid response workflow, including accessing the bid invitation, registering as a bidder, navigating the online platform, entering pricing information, adding attachments, answering questions, and submitting the final bid response. Key technical requirements include turning off pop-up blockers, using a LAGOV vendor ID, and carefully following a multi-step process to ensure a complete and error-free submission. The document provides detailed guidance on handling different components of the bid response, such as reviewing notes and attachments, entering line item prices, completing pricing sheets, and addressing mandatory questions. It emphasizes that vendors must register on the LAGOV Vendor Portal, carefully review all bid documents, and submit their response before the specified deadline. The instructions also outline important procedural details like the ability to save, edit, and withdraw bids before the opening date, and clarify that only the bid submitter can view the response prior to the bid opening, after which procurement employees can access the submitted bid.
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