First Watch PFD Gear - LDWF

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), through the Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids to establish an agency term contract for FirstWatch Personal Floatation Device (PFD) Gear under an open-ended requirements contract, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The solicitation is approved as proprietary, limiting competition to FirstWatch brand PFD gear meeting specified standards—a decision-flipping constraint that restricts the vendor pool to FirstWatch suppliers.

Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders with a minimum of 50% Louisiana resident workforce, including preferences for products manufactured or assembled in Louisiana. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. The State reserves the right to reject individual items.

The contract is effective for 12 months beginning December 15, 2026, or the award date, whichever is later, ending December 14, 2027, with two optional renewal periods of 12 months each, for a maximum total contract term of 36 months. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to LDWF headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with all transportation and freight charges included in the bid price and inside delivery required. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and, if accepted, firm for the entire contractual period. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. All products must be new and current model; remanufactured, demonstrator, used, or irregular products will not be accepted.

Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system to submit bids. For contracts valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify non-suspension and non-debarment by the General Services Administration. All corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Written inquiries are due October 15, 2026, with answers by October 22, 2026. Bids may be submitted physically to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 North Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, or online through the LaGov vendor portal.