This is an invitation to bid for an agency term contract to provide the printing of vital record certificates and cards for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The contract will be effective for 12 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Bidders must submit bids online via the lagov vendor system. All required documents, including attachments A, B, C, and D, must be reviewed and included in the submission. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery. Bids must be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience. Bidders must comply 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. Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Bidders must also certify compliance with federal suspension or debarment regulations and that prices were determined independently.
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 failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract will constitute a default.
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.
Bidders must be registered in the lagov vendor system to submit an online bid. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Bidders must also certify compliance with federal suspension or debarment regulations.
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.
The bid notice states that the office has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings. Vendors who would like to view the opening can access a provided link for live audio and video access.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention sample submission requirements.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.