Med. Oxygen and Cylinders Rent- DOC/LSP Bid Cancelled: 07/02/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 07/02/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola), is soliciting bids for a Medical Oxygen and Cylinders Rental contract covering Webster Parish and Baton Rouge City. The procurement (RFx Number 3000024994) seeks a service contract for medical oxygen cylinder rentals, covering multiple cylinder sizes including M, G, E, and D, with varying quantities for each size. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Bids are due on June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submission through the LaPac vendor portal and a virtual bid opening via Zoom. Vendor requirements include specifying brand, item number, cubic feet per cylinder, and cylinder size for each line item, and providing delivery drivers capable of passing security background checks who can offload items without agency staff assistance. The state will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an annual cylinder audit and potential replacement provisions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the bid includes preferences for Louisiana products and United States manufacturing, which could provide potential advantages for certain vendors. The contract is structured as a blanket order contract, meaning items will be procured as needed, with estimated quantities subject to potential increases or decreases. Vendors must maintain firm pricing throughout the contract period and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specific minimum coverage limits. Electronic payment options include LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract will be funded from the next fiscal year's budget, with delivery contingent on legislative appropriation. The procurement covers ongoing medical oxygen cylinder rentals for the Louisiana Department of Corrections, suggesting a potentially significant annual value depending on the institution's medical oxygen requirements.