The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 3000024671 for the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) - Office of Public Health (OPH), seeking testing supplies primarily from Perkin Elmer. This blanket order contract will procure 29 specific line items of laboratory testing equipment and supplies, including setup solutions, autosampler tubes, sample loops, probes, calibration solutions, nebulizers, torches, and cones. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods. The bid is structured as an all-or-none award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting exact specifications, with delivery exclusively to the LDH Public Health Labs Environmental facility in Baton Rouge. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids, with electronic and physical submission options available. The bid opening is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and bidders must adhere to specific delivery restrictions, including vehicle height limitations and no loading dock access. The procurement includes Louisiana preference provisions that may provide pricing advantages for Louisiana-based businesses and manufacturers. The contract is highly proprietary, accepting only specified Perkin Elmer brand and part numbers, which significantly limits potential vendor participation. No guaranteed minimum quantities are specified, and all items will be called in as needed. Payment will utilize electronic payment solutions, including LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. The total contract term cannot exceed 36 months, and funding is contingent on legislative appropriation. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease order quantities at the established unit prices. Notably, delivery is prohibited before July 1, and the contract allows for potential adjustments based on agency needs, providing flexibility in procurement.
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Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7.docx | 97KB | Document | 4/17/25 | |
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 4/17/25 | ||
3000024671.pdf | 225KB | 4/17/25 |