Lab Equipment Services - LDH Bid Cancelled: 05/06/2025 - Addendum No. 2 – Cancellation Date Issued: 05/01/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Lab Equipment Services through the Office of State Procurement, solicitation number 3000024405. The procurement seeks a comprehensive service contract for maintaining eight specific Ion Chromatography laboratory instruments, including autosamplers, detectors, dual pumps, and eluent generators, located at the OPH Central Laboratory. The contract will provide certified technician support, comprehensive Unity Essential Support Plan coverage, field service engineer labor, travel and parts for corrective maintenance, priority technical support, annual preventive maintenance, instrument requalification, software updates, and access to Unity Lab Service Online Knowledge Base. The initial contract period is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 months total. The bid is scheduled for public opening on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and physical submission options available. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery restricted to the first-floor receiving area of the OPH Central Laboratory.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability, with defined minimum coverage limits. While the exact budget range is not specified, the contract will require comprehensive service coverage for multiple laboratory instruments. Payment methods include LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Invoices must be submitted electronically to a designated LDH email address. The state reserves the right to adjust quantities and terminate the contract for non-compliance with insurance or other contractual obligations.