Re-Bid* Reagents - LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Public Health Labs is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a re-bid of Illumina-brand laboratory reagents through the Louisiana Office of State Procurement. The procurement seeks to establish a Blanket Order Contract for specific laboratory items, including 13 units of DNA Prep Tagmentation kits, 6 units of DNA/RNA UD Indexes Set A Tagmentation, and 6 units of DNA/RNA UD Indexes Set B Tagmentation. The bid will be publicly opened on May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. This is an all-or-none award procurement targeting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and provide unit prices inclusive of freight charges. The solicitation is proprietary, meaning only the specified Illumina brand and models will be considered for award.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and provide certifications regarding non-discrimination, E-Verify, and independent price determination. Vendors will receive potential preferences for Louisiana workforce, Louisiana-produced products, and US-manufactured items, subject to meeting specific cost and quality criteria. The contract will function as a blanket order with estimated quantities, allowing agencies to order as needed without guaranteed minimum purchase volumes. Funding for the contract is contingent on legislative appropriation for the next fiscal year, with delivery prohibited before July 1, 2025. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract allows flexible purchasing of laboratory reagents for the LDH Public Health Labs. Electronic payment options include LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer, providing multiple transaction methods for the successful vendor.