Proprietary* 360 Flexo Earpiece - DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, procuring on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for 700 units of N-Ear 360 Flexo Earpieces (Model RO-360F-22-3.5) under IFB 3000026550, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. This is a proprietary solicitation; only the specified brand and model are acceptable.

The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, though the State reserves the right to reject individual line items. Delivery is to the DOC Probation & Parole Business Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the LaGov vendor portal and must be firm for a minimum of 30 days. Pricing must be quoted on a unit basis and shall be complete and inclusive of all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal, with all applicable taxes included (F.O.B. Destination). Products must be new and current model with the manufacturer's standard warranty. Payment will be made within 30 days of proper invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later.

For bids valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration and that their company is registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. All bidders must certify compliance with E-Verify provisions, anti-discrimination laws, anti-lobbying statutes, and debarment certifications.

Louisiana preference provisions apply for vendors with a minimum 50% Louisiana resident workforce and for Louisiana-produced, manufactured, or assembled products within specified cost thresholds, as well as United States-manufactured product preferences within a 5% cost differential. Upon contract execution, prices must remain firm for the specified contract period. The successful vendor must retain contract records for at least five years after final payment and remains subject to audit by the State Legislative Auditor, Federal Auditors, or Internal Auditors for five years from final payment.