SICO Brand Name Furniture - Statewide

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids on a statewide requirements contract for SICO brand name furniture, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. All products must be SICO America, Inc. manufactured goods, purchased directly from SICO or an authorized SICO distributor. This is a single-brand, single-manufacturer specification that eliminates substitution competition unless the Office of State Procurement grants prior written approval.

The contract is open to all state agencies and, with cooperative purchasing authorized, to political subdivisions of the state, quasi-state agencies, external procurement units, and U.S. Government agencies unless the contractor opts out in writing. Only brands and product numbers listed in the bidder's submitted catalog are approved for delivery. The contractor must service all locations throughout Louisiana, arrange return of defective or damaged products within ten business days at no charge, and maintain manufacturer's warranties. Bid prices must be complete and firm, including all transportation costs, with delivery on F.O.B. Destination basis for orders of $4,000 or greater (contractor pays freight) and F.O.B. Origin for orders under $4,000 (state pays freight). The price list remains firm for the first three months; thereafter, price adjustments require written application with supporting documentation and written approval from OSP, with no retroactive adjustments permitted. The contractor must immediately report all manufacturer price decreases to the state.

The initial contract term runs 12 months beginning December 7, 2026 through December 6, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the state's discretion, for a maximum 36-month duration. The successful bidder must pay a 1% administrative fee quarterly based on total net sales and submit detailed usage reports quarterly. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Written inquiries are due August 20, 2026, with responses by August 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal.