FAX BID* Chair Parts - DOC-PE Bid Cancelled: 09/15/2026 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 09/15/2026 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Civil Service, through the Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for chair parts on behalf of the Department of Corrections under RFx No. 3000026602, with bids due August 27, 2026. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders with at least 50% Louisiana workforce, as well as preferences for Louisiana-produced, Louisiana-manufactured, and United States-manufactured products under specified cost thresholds.

This is a blanket-order contract for replacement chair parts including seats, backs, frames, and associated hardware for institutional seating. Unit prices must be complete, including all transportation and freight charges prepaid to destination with inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal included. Unit prices shall be firm for a minimum of 60 days and, if accepted, for the entire contract period.

The contract is effective from award through December 31, 2026, with renewal options allowing the state to extend for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a total possible term not to exceed 36 months. Award will be made on an individual basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or bidders meeting specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Payment will be processed electronically through the LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under or through Electronic Funds Transfer for other payments.

Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal, via fax to (225) 342-9756, or by mail or hand delivery to the Office of State Procurement at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge. Faxed and hand-delivered bids must be received by the opening date and time specified, with the receiving fax machine's timestamp serving as the official receipt time for faxed submissions. The successful vendor must retain all books, records, and relevant documents for at least five years after final payment and is subject to audit by the State Legislative Auditor, Federal Auditors, and Internal Auditors.