This is a public tender notice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for the supply, delivery, and installation of a hematology analyzer, specifically the Beckman Coulter DxH 690T or an equivalent model. Bids must be submitted electronically by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. The bid opening will be conducted via Zoom on the same day at 2:00 PM CST. The contract period is for a maximum of twelve months. The vendor is responsible for all costs associated with delivery, setup, and staff training. A minimum one-year full system warranty is required. Insurance requirements are detailed in the solicitation, and bidders must provide a certificate of insurance. The university is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. Bidders must disclose all fees, including shipping and handling, in their bid. Failure to comply with mandatory requirements will result in bid rejection.
The bid submission deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. The notice states, bid submissions must be received electronically by the due date and time to be considered.
The bid notice states, Payment terms: net 60 after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.
The bid notice specifies, Warranty minimum one-year full system warranty. . . parts, labor, travel.
The bid notice states, The intent is to award this bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
The bid notice requires bidders to sign and include a certification statement, and the signature of the bidder's authorized representative must be an original signature. It also states, bidder certifies that its company, any subcontractors, or principals thereof, are not suspended or debarred under federal or state laws or regulations.
The bid notice mentions, Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:1695. It also states, Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bidaward will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.
The bid notice states, There will be no prebid meeting for this solicitation. However, it also mentions, It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the jobsite. . . To visit jobsite and for further information, prospective bidder is to contact Lorita Raymond at ****.
The bid notice states, written inquiries must be received in the ul lafayette office of purchasing no later than five 5 calendar days prior to the opening of bids.