This is a rebid for temporary nursing services to establish a statewide contract for the state of Louisiana. The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bidders must hold an active Louisiana Nurse Staffing Agency License at the time of bid submittal. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Multiple additional awards may be made to bidders within 30% of the lowest response. Bids must be submitted online via the LAGov Vendor system. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The standard manufacturer's warranty will apply unless otherwise specified.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions that the contracts shall be effective for a period of 12 months beginning with the date of award, with potential extensions. The state may terminate the contract for cause by giving thirty 30 days written notice for failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days are accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The bid notice indicates that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
The state intends to make an award on an all-or-none basis, determined by the sum of all the hourly rates included on the price sheet. The award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The state may make multiple, additional awards to responsive and responsible bidders whose overall cost is determined to be within 30% of the initial lowest response.
All bidders must hold an active Louisiana Nurse Staffing Agency License at the time of bid submittal. Proof of licensure should be included with the bid response, or within 5 business days of request.
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.
