This is a solicitation for tuberculosis test kits for the Louisiana Department of Health, establishing a blanket order contract for an initial 1-year period with potential for two additional 12-month renewals. The award will be on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and the solicitation is proprietary, meaning only specified brands will be considered. Bids must be submitted online via the lagoverpvendor portal. Quantities are estimated and will be ordered as needed. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Unit prices should include freight charges. The contract period is a maximum of 36 months. Delivery is to Baton Rouge, LA, and is on a call-in basis. Vendors must be registered in the lagov system. Additional documents required include a W9 form if newly registered. All documents associated with the solicitation must be included in the bidder's submission.
The bid notice states that delivery will be made within a specified number of days after receipt of order, indicated by ARO (After Receipt of Order). The specific number of days is to be completed by the vendor.
The bid notice states, Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.
The bid notice states, The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.
The bid notice states, It is the intent of the state to award this contract on an allornone basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.
The bid notice implies that bidders must be responsive and responsible, meeting the specifications. It also mentions that proprietary brands specified will be considered for award, and vendors must be registered in the lagov system.
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 on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.