This is an invitation to bid for maritime equipment, including navigation chart plotters, VHF radios, radar, and thermal cameras. Bids must be submitted online through the LAGov system. Vendors must be registered in the LAGov system. All attachments to the bid invitation must be reviewed and answered. Pricing must be entered or a pricing sheet attached. All required files and the signature page must be attached. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The solicitation is proprietary, and only specified brands and models will be considered. Installation services are required as a turnkey operation. All mounting hardware must be stainless steel. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Bids containing payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements may be rejected. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the bid itself, but it does mention that delivery of products will be made a specified number of days after receipt of order (ARO).
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 notes that bids containing payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements may be rejected.
The bid notice indicates that a standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. For the marine thermal camera, a 3-year warranty with registered product is required.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state further reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.
Vendors must be registered in the LAGov system to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities. All attachments to the bid invitation must be reviewed and answered, and all required files must be attached to the bid response.
The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.
The bid notice states that in-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings has been suspended. It provides a link for vendors to view the bid opening online.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.
Bids may be rejected if they do not specify brand and model numbers, if they contain payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements, or if they fail to comply with specifications. Failure to submit descriptive information for equivalent brands may also cause rejection. The state may reject a bid from a business where an individual with a 5% or more ownership interest has been convicted of a state or federal felony related to public contracts.
