Fax Bid* Syphilis Test - LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for syphilis testing kits through a competitive bidding process. Specifically, the procurement targets the Fujirebio Serodia TP-PA Kit, with each kit containing 4 x 55 tests (totaling 220 tests per kit), and a required quantity of 25 kits. The solicitation, identified as RFx No. 3000024400, is a proprietary procurement designated under La. R.S. 39:1655, meaning only the specified brand and model will be considered for award. The contract will cover an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Bids are due by March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and can be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal, via fax, or by direct delivery to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. The state intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the ability to reject individual line items if necessary.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include Louisiana and U.S. manufacturing preferences, offering 10% and 5% price preferences respectively for qualifying products. Payment options include LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 (and where feasible, over $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract is structured as a blanket order with no guaranteed quantities, allowing the agency to call for items as needed with minimum orders of one unit. Pricing must include all freight charges and remain firm throughout the contract period, with F.O.B. Destination terms. The procurement is specifically for the Louisiana Department of Health Public Health Labs, serving jurisdictions in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for 25 kits of syphilis test kits, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value contract.