Publication Government Bids & RFPs

Responses are requested no later than Friday, July 03, 2026, 10:00am EST.

To qualify as a small business, the offeror must be considered a small business under the NAICS code assigned to the procurement. Companies must also provide signed documentation supporting their authorization as an Elsevier reseller, no more than two years old, and explain compliance with limitation on subcontracting requirements.

Not providing all requested information may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor capable of satisfying the requirement, potentially impacting a specific set-aside category decision.

Approximately 40,000 view books must be mailed within 15 business days of initial receipt of files. The remainder are to be delivered to 4 locations in and near Baton Rouge by August 3, 2026. The booklets are due to the post office no later than three 3 weeks from original receipt of files.

Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.

The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by LSU and specified in the solicitation. Supplier guarantees that the products proposed and furnished will not infringe upon any valid patent or trademark and shall, at its own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement, and shall save LSU harmless.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier. LSU reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest.

Suppliers must be set up in the university’s new procurement system Workday for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. Suppliers should complete the online supplier registration form prior to submitting a bid response.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. LSU reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the supplier with costs in excess of the contract price.

If requested, bidder must submit three print samples of similar specifications to the view book. These samples must have been printed in the same facility as proposed for the view book. The samples must be submitted within 5 business days of request.

Failure to submit appropriate samples may be cause for rejection of the bidder's response without further consideration. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the solicitation. Bids submitted in pencil and/or bids containing no original signature indicating the supplier's intent to be bound will not be accepted.

Offers must be submitted by July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Offers received later than the due date and time shall not be considered.

The document does not specify payment terms, but invoices shall be sent to NMT Accounts Payable covering services and expenses incurred during the previous month.

Unless otherwise specifically stated, all equipment, materials, supplies and workmanship furnished or installed are to be free of defects and proposer shall agree to replace any and all defective equipment, parts, etc. within a one (1) year period after the date of acceptance of the items and/or installation unless otherwise agreed to in writing at the time of award.

Award will be made to the proposer who receives the highest total score based on evaluation of experience and qualifications, response and approach to scope of work, references, portfolio, cost, and New Mexico resident business preferences.

Proposers must demonstrate experience and qualifications relevant to the scope of work, including background, qualifications, education, training, and experience of key personnel. A portfolio of three projects directly aligning with the scope of work is required.

The document mentions civil and criminal penalties for violation of the procurement code and felony penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities, or kickbacks.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is mentioned in the schedule, but no specific date is provided for it.

The document does not explicitly mention sample submission requirements.

The document does not specify a deadline for challenges or protests.

Offers may be considered nonresponsive and returned if incomplete, if the required format is not followed, if unsigned, or if any information requested in the RFP documents is not included.