Furnish and Deliver Automated PCR Setup Workstation Fax Inquiry deadly April 30, 2026

Southeastern Louisiana University's Purchasing Department in Hammond, Louisiana is soliciting bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the furnishing and delivery of one Automated PCR Setup Workstation for the Biology Department. The workstation must be an enclosed automated liquid handling system with a minimum of eight independent pipetting channels capable of handling volumes from 1 microliter to 1,000 microliters, featuring high-density deck configuration, advanced contamination control technologies including air displacement pipetting and real-time aspiration monitoring, temperature control modules, plate adapters for both 96-well and 384-well PCR plates, barcode identification systems, and fully integrated control software with audit trail capabilities. The vendor must provide installation, comprehensive training, installation qualification and operational qualification protocols, and a minimum 12-month warranty including preventive maintenance support and application support. Bid prices must be complete and firm for a minimum of 30 calendar days, including all transportation, handling, and taxes except Louisiana state sales tax, with delivery on an FOB basis to Hammond, Louisiana. The fax inquiry deadline is April 30, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the SLU Purchasing Department. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.

The University offers a Louisiana preference for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana that meet established quality standards. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability, professional liability, and cyber liability with $1,000,000 minimum limits, with all insurance provided by companies authorized to do business in Louisiana with A.M. Best ratings of A-:VI or higher. Additionally, vendors must furnish certificates of insurance before work commences and execute an indemnification agreement protecting the State of Louisiana and all state departments and agencies from claims arising from the vendor's acts or omissions. The solicitation does not specify particular set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documentation.