Rebid* Calibration Services - LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation #3000024734 for comprehensive calibration services targeting 351 sensors across multiple temperature ranges and environmental conditions. The procurement seeks an on-site service provider capable of performing standard NIST traceable and 17025 accredited calibrations for various sensor types, including low-temperature/freezer sensors (-90C to -15C), refrigerator sensors (0C to 8C), high-temperature oven sensors, waterbath sensors (33C to 62C), incubators (15C to 37.9C), and room temperature/humidity sensors. The successful vendor must possess ISO 17025 accreditation and be capable of updating the current Monnit software to reflect calibration results, with the contract initially spanning one year beginning July 1, 2025, and potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. The bid opening is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and non-electronic submission options available. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements and calibration standards.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require specific integration with existing technology beyond updating the Monnit software. While no precise budget range was specified, the contract includes provisions for electronic payments through LaCarte procurement cards (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The state reserves the right to adjust quantities at stated unit prices and to reject individual line items. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum limits. Bidders will need to submit insurance certificates and comply with detailed insurance provisions, with the state being named as an additional insured. The procurement emphasizes technical capability, precision in calibration, and strict adherence to industry standards across diverse temperature and environmental monitoring equipment.