The Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Public Health is seeking a comprehensive instrument services contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 3000024456, targeting maintenance and support for specialized scientific instruments including Avio 500 Concentric Spectrometers, S10 Autosamplers, Chillers, Optima 8300 Cross Flow systems, Nexion instruments, and Mercury Analyzers. The contract will run for an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. Key service requirements include one preventative maintenance visit per instrument, utilizing OEM-certified technicians with a comprehensive OEM Service Plan. The procurement mandates unlimited repair for non-consumable parts, including labor and travel, along with phone and technical remote support, software updates, and emergency breakdown visits. Bids are due on April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bidders required to specify discounts for training and qualification services and submit through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPac) online system. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and possess a Louisiana business workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents to qualify for certain preferences. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific insurance requirements including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Vendors must provide Certificates of Insurance and comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. The procurement includes provisions for consumables kits, requiring OEM-compatible materials and strict adherence to technical specifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the instrument services contract suggests a significant investment in maintaining critical scientific equipment for the Louisiana Department of Health. Potential respondents must demonstrate technical expertise, OEM certification, and the capability to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for complex scientific instrumentation.
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Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 3/19/25 | ||
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Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions Pages 1-10.pdf | 223KB | 3/19/25 |
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