Personal Protective Supplies (PPE) 25-26 FY - Addendum 1

Delgado Community College's Purchasing Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Personal Protective Supplies (PPE) for fiscal year 2025-2026, covering multiple campus locations in the Greater New Orleans area including City Park, Westbank, Maritime and Industrial Training Center, Sidney Collier Site, and River City Site. The procurement seeks bids for 13 line items of PPE, specifically nitrile gloves in various sizes, multiple face mask types (3-ply disposable, cloth, N95, KN95), disposable isolation gowns, clear face shields, and ASTM Level 1 surgical masks. The bid will be due on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with a contract term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for two consecutive 12-month periods. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience in Louisiana and provide four references, with at least two from Louisiana businesses. The college will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, lowest total cost, qualified bidder status, and earliest delivery date, with the procurement structured on an all-or-none basis and estimated quantities that are not guaranteed purchase commitments.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be firm and include all associated costs such as shipping, handling, and delivery, with the college being tax-exempt and paying on a Net 30 basis without pre-payment options. Bidders are required to submit detailed product specifications along with their proposals. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the PPE procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value given the multiple campus locations and diverse range of protective equipment. The college reserves substantial procurement flexibility, including the right to adjust quantities, add or remove items, and make award decisions based on multiple criteria. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including product specifications and references, to be considered for this contract opportunity.