This is an invitation to bid for welding and soldering and brazing supplies. Bids must be submitted as a PDF to the email address provided by June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Prices must be firm for the entire duration of the agreement. Delivery will be made on an as-needed basis to multiple locations across Louisiana. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery. The bid is an all-or-none award, meaning only one vendor will be awarded the contract. Vendors must comply with all instructions, terms, conditions, and specifications. Bids containing payment in advance C. O. D. requirements may be rejected. Cash discounts for less than 30 days will be accepted but not considered in award determination. Vendors are required to certify compliance with all instructions and that the bid is made without collusion or fraud. Electronic payment options (LaCarte, EVP, EFT) are available and vendors will be asked to comply with these methods if awarded. Additional information regarding electronic payments is available at the provided URLs. Vendors must fill in all blank spaces on the bid form and ensure all bid prices are typed or written in ink. Any corrections must be initialized by the bidder. Descriptive information for equivalent brands or models must be submitted with the bid. The state reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, and to reject any or all bids. The state also reserves the right to remove line items from the award with 30-day notice. Louisiana revised statutes regarding preference for Louisiana manufactured products may apply. Vendors are required to certify that their company is not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration (GSA) by checking www. ***. *. * orders will be paid with FY27 funds if appropriated. Delivery cannot be made prior to July 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that delivery will be made within days after receipt of order. It also specifies that delivery cannot be made prior to July 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. It also mentions that cash discounts for less than 30 days will be accepted but not considered in determining awards.
The bid notice states that Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.
The bid notice states that by signing and submitting any bid for $25,000 or more, the bidder certifies that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration (GSA).
The bid notice states that by signing and submitting any bid, the bidder represents that they have visited the site, if required, and have familiarized themselves with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed.
The bid notice states that bids containing payment in advance C. O. D. requirements may be rejected.