This is a public tender notice from the State of Louisiana for emergency support services for Logistical Staging Areas (LSAPUSH) and Points of Distribution (PODs) for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). The contract period is from the date of award until April 30, 2027, with potential for four additional 12-month extensions, not to exceed a total of 60 months. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at GOHSEP's location. Bidders must participate to obtain clarification and answers to questions; failure to do so will result in bid disqualification. Bids must be submitted electronically via the LAGov Vendor System. Vendors must be registered in the LAGov Vendor System to submit an online bid. Required documents include Attachment A (Standard Terms and Conditions), Attachment B (Scope of Work), Attachment C (Price Sheets), Attachment D (Example Activation), and Attachment E (Online Bidding Instructions). Pricing is to be submitted on Attachment C. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for early payment are accepted but will not be considered for award. Bids must conform to all applicable federal and state laws and specifications. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience. Default by the contractor may result in cancellation of the contract and charges for excess costs. Bidders must certify compliance with various federal and state laws, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Bids must be submitted in United States Dollars and independently determined without collusion. E-Verify compliance is required.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the services. 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. Discounts for payment made within 30 days are mentioned, but discounts for payment made in less than 30 days, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be 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, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The bid notice requires bidders to be registered in the LAGov Vendor System to submit an online bid and for their bids to be tabulated. Vendors must also include a W9 with their bid if newly registered. 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 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. Until such assessed charges have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.
A one-time mandatory pre-bid conference visit will be held at the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) located at **** Independence Blvd. , Baton Rouge, LA **** on April 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. Potential bidders must participate in this mandatory pre-bid conference.
