Furnish & Deliver Fully Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation Fax Inquiry deadly April 30, 2026

Southeastern Louisiana University's Purchasing Department issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of one fully automated nucleic acid extraction workstation for the Biology Department in Hammond, Louisiana. The solicitation seeks a complete turnkey solution capable of performing magnetic bead-based DNA/RNA extraction workflows, including sample preparation, purification, and transfer operations. Deliverables include all necessary hardware, software, accessories, installation services, and comprehensive personnel training, with the system to be delivered on an FOB Destination basis to Hammond, Louisiana with all transportation and handling costs prepaid and included in the unit price. The vendor must provide evidence of comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), and cyber liability with A.M. Best ratings of A-:VI or higher, and must execute an indemnification agreement. Required qualifications include on-site installation, installation qualification, operational qualification, and pipetting verification prior to final delivery, along with a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor with ongoing technical support and availability of consumables and replacement parts. The deadline for fax inquiries was April 29, 2026, and sealed bids must be received by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on May 14, 2026, at the Southeastern Louisiana University Purchasing Department, Property Control & Supply Building, 2400 North Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana, with public bid opening and bidder attendance permitted. Bid prices are firm for a minimum of thirty calendar days, and payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are noted in this procurement, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Southeastern Louisiana University is exempt from Louisiana State Sales and Use Taxes, though bidders remain responsible for all other applicable taxes included in their pricing. No Louisiana preference is noted in this particular procurement. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range for this equipment acquisition. Vendors interested in responding should note that the university seeks a fully integrated, ready-to-operate system with complete technical support and training capabilities to ensure immediate operational functionality for the Biology Department.