The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for Reagents through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 3000024515, specifically for the Molecular Biology Public Health Labs. The procurement is focused on acquiring specific Illumina-brand reagents, including 13 units of DNA Prep (M) Tagmentation, 6 units of DNA/RNA UD Indexes Set A Tagmentation, and 6 units of DNA/RNA UD Indexes Set B Tagmentation. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial performance period from July 1, 2025 or date of award through June 30, 2026. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract duration not exceeding 36 months. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit bids online by the bid opening date of April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must provide new and current model products, with unit prices including freight charges, and demonstrate the ability to maintain bid pricing throughout the contract period. The solicitation includes several preferential provisions, with potential advantages for Louisiana and United States manufacturers. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documents. Vendors must be capable of electronic payment options, including LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoices or delivery, and state agencies are exempt from state and local sales taxes. The contract is considered proprietary, meaning only specified brands and models will be considered for award. Funding for the contract is contingent on legislative appropriation for the next fiscal year, with delivery prohibited before July 1, 2025.
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3000024515.pdf | 120KB | 3/21/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7.docx | 97KB | Document | 3/21/25 | |
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 3/21/25 |
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