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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from Southeastern Louisiana University for an Illumina NextSeq **** benchtop next-generation sequencing system for the Biology Department. Bids are due by 4:00 PM on March 25, 2026. The ITB is available electronically and in PDF format. Bidders must adhere to specific technical specifications, including sequencing technology, data output compatibility, throughput, read length, integrated secondary data analysis, instrument design, workflow, application capabilities, and required system components. A minimum 12-month warranty, installation, and user training are required. Vendors must also comply with extensive insurance requirements and provide an indemnification agreement. Prices must include all expenses, including shipping and handling, FOB University, Hammond, LA. Payment terms are Net 30. Louisiana preference may apply. Bids submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected.
The bid opening date, which is the deadline for submission of proposals, is March 25, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. , Central Time.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Cash discounts for less than 30 days may be offered but will not be considered in determining awards.
The vendor must provide a minimum 12-month warranty covering parts and labor for the sequencing system.
The person signing the bid must be a current corporate officer, partnership member, or other individual specifically authorized to submit a bid, as reflected in the appropriate records on file with the secretary of state, or an individual authorized to bind the vendor as reflected by an accompanying corporate resolution or affidavit.
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the solicitation document 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 the excess cost.