Rifle Optics - DPS

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety State Police, is seeking bids for 100 Aimpoint Duty RDS rifle optics through Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000024325). This is a proprietary procurement specifically soliciting the Aimpoint Duty RDS brand and model for law enforcement equipment, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The procurement covers East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City jurisdictions, with a bid opening scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Bids can be submitted electronically through the LaGov vendor portal or physically at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Delivery of the optics is required within two weeks of award to the DPS State Police Building B in Baton Rouge. A virtual bid opening will be accessible via Zoom at 9:45 AM CST on the opening date, and vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does provide preferences for Louisiana (up to 10%) and U.S. manufactured products (5%) if certain workforce and manufacturing criteria are met. Vendors must comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, anti-boycott provisions, and E-Verify requirements. Payment will be processed either through the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific budget range is detailed, unit pricing must include all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal costs. Bids are required to remain firm for at least 60 days, and no bid bond is referenced in the documentation. Potential vendors must carefully review all attachments and follow the detailed online bidding instructions provided in the solicitation documents.