Rebid* Instrument Services - LDH-OPH - Addendum No. 3 – Protest Lifted & Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issu

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Instrument Services on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Public Health (LDH-OPH), seeking service contracts for multiple Perkin Elmer laboratory instruments. The specific instruments include S25 Five Rack Autosamplers, Durachill Chillers, Nexion 1000 instruments, and associated MAS Software. The contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award through June 30, 2026, with the state reserving the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bidders must provide comprehensive service plans, including Perkin Elmer Bronze and Gold Service Plans, which require OEM-certified technicians, priority response within 48-72 hours, unlimited repair services for non-consumable parts, labor, and travel, phone and technical remote support, software updates, and emergency breakdown visits. The bid opening is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and non-electronic submission options available. The solicitation is proprietary, meaning only the specified brands and models will be considered, and the state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA requirements, and anti-discrimination statutes. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must meet stringent qualification requirements, including insurance coverage specifications such as Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability with specified minimum limits. Payment will be processed electronically, with the LaCarte procurement card used for purchases of $5,000 and under, and contractors having the option to receive Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. The solicitation covers service contracts for laboratory instruments, suggesting a potential annual value in the range of tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the extent of service requirements and the number of instruments covered. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive support, including optional training discounts and emergency breakdown services, indicating a high level of technical expertise and responsiveness is required. The procurement is specifically focused on East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, with the contract directly supporting the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health.