Rebid* - Lab Equipment Services - LDH Bid Cancelled: 06/02/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 06/02/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Lab Equipment Services on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), with solicitation number 3000024784. The procurement seeks a service contract for specialized laboratory equipment maintenance, specifically covering eight line items including an AS-AP Autosampler, Detector Compartment, Dual Pump, and Eluent Generator. Each equipment line item requires a certified technician and a Unity Essential Support Plan for Ion Chromatography, with comprehensive services such as field service engineer labor, parts, corrective and preventive maintenance, software updates, and priority technical support. The contract will initially run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The bid is proprietary, meaning only specified brands and models will be considered, and the state intends to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are due by May 28, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 AM CST, and can be submitted electronically via the LaGov vendor portal or physically to the OSP's Claiborne Building location.

The procurement documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract covers East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, with detailed delivery instructions specifying inside delivery to a first-floor receiving area, entry through a specific west gate, and truck size restrictions. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the state will utilize electronic payment solutions, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The bid requires contractors to submit sufficient information demonstrating quality, suitability, and compliance with specifications. Pricing must include all associated costs such as transportation, freight, delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multiple equipment line items suggest a potentially significant contract value.