Referral Lab Testing for CLSH-LDH

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for referral laboratory testing services for Central Louisiana State Hospital–Pineville (CLSH-LDH) under ITB 3000026810, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This is an open-ended requirements contract with no specified quantity limits; the awardee must supply actual testing demands as ordered.

The vendor must hold current CLIA certification and maintain Louisiana state laboratory licensing. The scope encompasses specimen receipt and processing, test methodology implementation, quality assurance and proficiency testing, turnaround-time and accuracy performance standards, chain-of-custody protocols, documentation and staff training, HIPAA-compliant confidentiality controls, and regular quality assurance reporting to the state. Pricing must be submitted on a unit basis with all freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal included on an F.O.B. Destination basis.

The initial contract term is 12 months, with the State holding options to extend for two additional 12-month periods at identical pricing, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and, if accepted, for the entire contractual period. Payment is due within 30 days of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The State uses electronic payment, including the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases of $5,000 and under and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts.

Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Workers Compensation insurance, and Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000, all rated A-:VI or higher by A.M. Best. Written inquiries are due October 22, 2026, with responses due October 29. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or physically to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.