Fax Bid*Re-Bid* Boat Motor - LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a re-bid procurement opportunity (RFx Number 3000024495) for the furnishing and installation of a specific Mercury 250 XL boat motor on a 1999 Boston Whaler 19' fiberglass boat. The procurement is specifically for replacing an existing Mercury two-stroke 250 Optimax motor, with a strict requirement that vendors use existing controls, throttle cables, and gauges during installation. Bid responses are due on March 21, 2025, by 2:00 PM CST, and can be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or by fax. The solicitation covers not only the motor procurement but also includes transportation logistics, with vendors located more than fifty miles from Fremin's RV Boat and Climate Storage in New Iberia, LA being responsible for boat transportation to their facility. Key deliverable requirements include providing a motor with a minimum 3-year warranty, and vendors must specify their proposed brand, model, warranty details, and delivery timeframe. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with potential to reject individual line items.

The procurement opportunity appears to have specific preferences for Louisiana-based businesses, offering preferential treatment to vendors with a Louisiana workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents or those producing Louisiana products. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system, and new registrants should include a W-9 form with their bid. The state allows for up to a 10% cost differential for Louisiana-produced items and a 5% differential for United States-manufactured products. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single boat motor replacement. 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 a proprietary purchase, meaning only the specified Mercury 250 XL motor will be considered, which limits potential vendor responses. The bid includes a standard 60-day bid acceptance period, providing flexibility for contract negotiations and award processes.