Fax Bid* Syphilis Test - LDH Bid Cancelled: 02/27/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 02/27/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for Syphilis Tests through a competitive bidding process. The procurement specifically targets Fujirebio Serodia TP-PA Kits (Product #234976), with each kit containing 220 tests (4 x 55 tests per kit). The total procurement volume is 25 kits, to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting exact specifications. This solicitation is designated as proprietary under Louisiana R.S. 39:1655, meaning only the specified brand and model will be considered. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bid responses are due by February 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and can be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal, via fax to (225) 342-9756, or by mail to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and provide pricing inclusive of all transportation and freight charges.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include Louisiana and U.S. manufacturing preferences that offer price advantages of up to 10% and 5%, respectively, for qualifying products. Payment methods include LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. The contract will be a blanket order, meaning items will be called for by the agency as needed, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the procurement covers East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City jurisdictions within Louisiana. Vendors should note that pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days after submission and that the contract is structured to allow the state flexibility in ordering based on actual department needs. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for 25 kits of specialized syphilis testing equipment for the Louisiana Department of Health Public Health Labs Virology division.