Rebid*Med. Oxygen & Cylinders – DOC/LSP

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for medical oxygen and cylinder rentals for the Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically targeting the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola). The procurement solicitation (RFx Number 3000025120) seeks a service contract for medical oxygen cylinders in multiple sizes: 190 M-size, 1,000 G-size, 1,400 E-size, and 400 D-size cylinders. The initial contract period will run from the award date through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The contract is structured as a blanket order, meaning the agency will call for items as needed with no guaranteed minimum quantities. Evaluation and award will be conducted on an all-or-none basis, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Delivery expectations include a two-business-day turnaround, with vendors required to provide drivers who can pass security background checks and utilize self-offloading vehicles. The bid opening is scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and physical submission options available.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The solicitation includes Louisiana business preferences, requiring vendors to certify their Louisiana workforce composition and potentially receive preference for Louisiana-produced or United States-manufactured products. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with unit prices expected to include all transportation, freight, and delivery charges. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The contract will include provisions for annual cylinder audits and potential replacements, ensuring ongoing equipment quality and maintenance. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the extensive cylinder quantities suggest a substantial procurement value for the selected vendor.