This is an invitation to bid for a statewide contract to furnish Unified Services Group brand name networking products to the State of Louisiana. The contract will be effective for 12 months from the date of award, with the option for two additional 12-month periods. Bids must be submitted online via the LAGov Vendor system. Vendors must be registered in the LAGov Vendor system to submit an online bid. All required files, including the signature page and W9 if newly registered, must be attached to the bid response. Pricing is to be submitted on Attachment A, Exhibit 1 Price Sheet. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for early payment will not be considered for award. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered. Descriptive information should be submitted for equivalent brands. The bid opening will be conducted online via a Zoom link provided in the invitation. Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the award will be given. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods. The State of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience. Failure to deliver within the specified time or to provide services as specified will constitute a default. All bids must be submitted in United States Dollars. Bidders certify compliance with all instructions, terms, conditions, and specifications, and that the bid is made without collusion or fraud. Bidders must also certify compliance with various federal and state laws, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and prohibitions against discriminatory boycotts of Israel and discrimination against firearm and ammunition industries. Bidders must also certify no federal suspension or debarment and comply with E-Verify requirements.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the products. However, it mentions that bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the solicitation, and that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.
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 discounts for payment made within 30 days are accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The bid notice states that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it mentions that discounts for payment made in less than 30 days will not be an award consideration.
The bid notice requires vendors to be registered in the LAGov Vendor system to submit an online bid and for their bids to be tabulated. It also states that corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State to hold a purchase order and/or contract over $25,000.
The bid notice states that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid 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 with costs in excess of the contract price.
