INTEGRATED LASER SCANNING CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY SYSTEM All inquires rec'd by the close of business July 2, 2025
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 50018-250033
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Erin Walker walkere@gram.edu (318) 274-3280
Updated .
About this opportunity
Grambling State University has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for solicitation number 50018-250033, seeking an Integrated Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy System. The comprehensive procurement involves acquiring a sophisticated microscopy system that includes an inverted optical microscope, wide-field fluorescent microscope, laser scanning capabilities, objectives, workstation, associated accessories, and software. The bid requires electronic submission by July 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a public bid opening via Zoom scheduled for 2:05 PM CST on the same date. The contract will have an initial term not exceeding twelve months and requires mandatory onsite installation. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, and a performance bond will be required upon contract award. Pricing must comprehensively cover all associated costs, including labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, permitting, taxes, and shipping. The university maintains flexibility in award methodology, reserving the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, and to reject any or all bids.
The procurement is subject to Louisiana state procurement regulations and includes specific provisions to encourage participation from small entrepreneurships and veteran-owned businesses. Payment terms are structured as net 30 days following receipt of a properly executed invoice, and the university maintains a tax-exempt status. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the technical complexity of the microscopy system suggests a potentially significant investment. The procurement process appears designed to promote competitive bidding while ensuring opportunities for diverse business participants. The university's approach indicates a commitment to supporting small and veteran-owned businesses within the state procurement ecosystem, potentially creating opportunities for businesses that might otherwise face barriers to participation in complex technological procurements.
Opportunity text
This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Grambling State University for the procurement of an Integrated Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy System, solicitation number 50018-250033. The bid is for a comprehensive microscopy system including an inverted optical microscope, wide-field fluorescent microscope, laser scanning capabilities, objectives, workstation, and associated accessories and software. The bid is scheduled to be opened on July 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM CST via Zoom, with electronic bid submissions due by 2:00 PM CST on the same date. The contract will have an initial term not to exceed twelve months, with onsite installation required. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and specifies that a performance bond will be required upon contract award. Pricing should be comprehensive and include all costs such as labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, permitting, taxes, and shipping. The university reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, and to reject any or all bids. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, and the university is tax-exempt. The procurement is subject to Louisiana state procurement regulations and includes provisions for small entrepreneurships and veteran-owned businesses to participate in the contracting process.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 50018-250033.pdf |
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