Medical Equipment Services - LDH Bid Cancelled: 06/06/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 05/12/25 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement, specifically the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is seeking a comprehensive medical equipment maintenance contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with RFx Number 3000024524. The procurement focuses on preventative and unscheduled maintenance services for 22 medical equipment units manufactured by Getinge, encompassing sterilization units, boilers, generators, and washers across seven equipment lines. Bidders must provide four annual preventative maintenance visits per equipment line, offer 24/7 telephone support, and maintain onsite response capabilities with technicians specifically Getinge Certified. The contract will cover all annual and unscheduled maintenance parts and labor, with services to be performed during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm). The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential two additional 12-month renewal options, not to exceed a total 36-month term. The bid opening is scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submissions accepted through the LaGov vendor portal. The State intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject individual line items.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documents, potential bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage. The contract will be funded through fiscal year 2025-2026 legislative appropriations, with purchases under $5,000 processed via LaCarte procurement cards and larger amounts through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Although no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation emphasizes that all referenced equipment is brand new. While a precise award value is not specified, the extensive maintenance requirements for 22 units across seven equipment lines suggest a significant contract value. Pricing is expected to remain firm throughout the contract period, and the State retains the flexibility to adjust quantities based on actual operational needs. Interested vendors must carefully review all attachments, complete online bid responses through the LAGOV Vendor Portal, and ensure compliance with all specified technical and administrative requirements.