Evotech BN Surveillance Products - SW

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for a statewide contract to furnish EvoTech brand-name surveillance products, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. The contract is non-exclusive and open to state agencies, political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, and external procurement units through cooperative purchasing.

The scope covers five product categories: camera equipment, networking equipment, network attached storage units, network video recorders and stations, and upgrades, along with installation and initial software configuration services. All items must be manufacturer's current state-of-the-art equipment in new condition; refurbished items are explicitly prohibited. Bidders must quote discount percentages off the manufacturer's catalog price list for each category and provide hourly rates for installation and initial software configuration. Louisiana State Contract prices may not exceed current GSA governmental prices where applicable. Bidders must provide manufacturer authorization documentation, current warranty information, and proof of compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1753.1 regarding prohibited telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.

The estimated contract value based on previous usage is approximately $184,045 annually, with a minimum expected annual usage of $50,000. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods at the same discount structure, for a maximum total contract duration of 36 months.

Contractors must submit quarterly usage reports and pay a one percent administrative fee on net sales to the State of Louisiana. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers compensation and commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence. Contractors must comply with cybersecurity training requirements for employees with access to State IT assets and federal compliance requirements including E-Verify and federal suspension and debarment certification. Written inquiries are due August 12, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit bids either online through the vendor portal or non-electronically to the Office of State Procurement.