The tender for bid number ****, for River Parishes Community College, is for easylaser shaft
generation (model XT770). Bids must be submitted to the specified address by May 05, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Bids must be typed or written in ink, and any corrections initialed by the bidder. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice, delivery, and authorized inspection and acceptance. Bidders are responsible for ensuring timely delivery to the specified location. Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information on the ultimate contract award will be given at the opening or during the evaluation process. Unsuccessful bidders will receive a copy of the tabulated results by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope with the original bid package. Bidders may withdraw a bid within 48 hours after the opening, for good cause. All products must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply. The contract period is for 12 months, extendable for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum of 36 months. The vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. RPCC is exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes. The purchase order or contract will be awarded to the bidder who has supplied a responsive and responsible bid at the most favorable bid price. RPCC 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. Invoices shall be sent to the specified address and shall refer to the delivery ticket number, delivery date, purchase order number, quantity, unit price, and delivery point. A separate invoice for each order delivered and accepted shall be sent by the contractor in duplicate. Invoices shall show the amount of any cash discount and shall be sent on the contractor's own invoice form. Payment will be made based on the unit price as listed in the purchase order/contract. Work order tasks shall be signed upon completion of the service. Invoices will not be paid without work orders signed by a RPCC representative. RPCC has the right to cancel any contract for cause, including failure to deliver within the time specified, failure of the product or service to meet specifications, misrepresentation by the contractor, fraud, collusion, or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract, or any other breach of contract. RPCC may end the contract at any time by giving 30 days written notice. The contractor shall be entitled to payment for deliverables in progress, to the extent work has been performed satisfactorily. The continuance of the contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default. In the event of a conflict between instructions to bidders, standard terms and conditions, or special terms and conditions, the special terms and conditions shall govern. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Louisiana. By submitting and signing the bid, the bidder agrees that they will not discriminate in the rendering of services to and/or employment of individuals because of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or disability. Bidders shall keep informed of and follow all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations which affect his employees or prospective employees. This agreement is nonexclusive. The contractor shall include all labor, material, and equipment needed to produce a completed service or installation which is acceptable to RPCC. Contractor shall furnish all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications. Contractor is responsible for cleaning up and removing debris from any premises where the services are performed. All work and services performed under this contract shall be subject to inspection. In the event ser