Gas Chromatograph for LUMCON Bid Cancelled: 09/03/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 09/03/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #3000025217 for a Gas Chromatograph specifically for the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), located in Winn Parish. The procurement is highly specific, designating only the SRI Instruments Model 8610C Gas Chromatograph (Part Number 8610-6003) as acceptable, which must include an electron capture detector (ECD), flame ionization detector (FID), methanizer accessory, internal air compressor, automated gas sampling valve with electric actuator, heated valve oven, and a 6' x 1/8" stainless steel SHINCARBON ST 80/100 packed column. Bids are due by 10:00 AM CST on August 26, 2025, with a public bid opening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and an optional virtual Zoom attendance starting at 9:45 AM CST. The solicitation is designated as proprietary under Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1655, meaning only the specified brand and model will be considered for award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. A minimum two-year warranty is required for the equipment.

The procurement follows Louisiana state procurement regulations and includes several preference provisions that could advantage Louisiana-based vendors, with potential price preferences up to 10% for Louisiana products and 5% for United States manufactured products. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid includes standard Louisiana procurement clauses requiring compliance with civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements. Vendors must be registered with the Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000 and are prohibited from discriminatory practices against firearm industries or Israel. Payment terms stipulate delivery F.O.B. destination with payment within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery. The state intends to make payments electronically, using either the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. While a specific budget range is not provided, the detailed technical specifications suggest this is a specialized scientific procurement likely requiring significant investment in precision laboratory equipment.