Toys, primate enrichment - new iberia research center (RENEWABLE) due 07/09 2:00PM; opens 07/09 3:00PM; no pre-bid meeting

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is soliciting bids for a renewable contract to procure a variety of toys and enrichment items for non-human primates at the New Iberia Research Center. The contract will be for the supply of 32 different items including balls, Kong toys, chew toys, and other specialized enrichment devices. The initial contract period is from the award date through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to four additional 12-month periods. Bids are due on July 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, with a public bid opening on the same day at 3:00 PM. There will be no pre-bid meeting, and site visits can be coordinated with the University. Bidders must provide unit prices and extended amounts for each item, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The University reserves the right to award items separately, in groups, or as a total package.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract has no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the University is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes, which may impact the overall budget.