This is an invitation to bid for chair foam for the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The contract will be a blanket order contract for an initial period ending December 31, 2026, with two optional 12-month renewals. Items will be called for as needed. Quantities are estimated and may increase or decrease. Delivery is required within **** days after receipt of order (ARO), depending on the lot. Bids must be submitted online. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Vendors must be registered in the LAGov system. In-person attendance at bid openings is suspended; vendors can view the opening online via a provided link.
Delivery is required within 14 days ARO for Lot 1 and **** days ARO for Lots 2-6. Deliveries are on a called-for-as-needed basis. The state reserves the right to reject any and all vendors who cannot make delivery within the stated timeframe, as specified in the lines of the rfx, from the date the order is called in or otherwise submitted by the using agency.
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. Discounts for payment made in less than no 30 days, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.
The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specifed in the solicitation.
It is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.
Vendors must be registered in the LAGov system to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive automatic email notifications. all vendors must be registered in the lagov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
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 may purchase on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs. Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract.
Bids may be rejected if delivery time indicated is longer than specified. Failure to submit descriptive information may cause a bid to be rejected. Bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the solicitation.