Traction Government Bids & RFPs

The notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions a deadline for responding to the notice of intent to sole source as May 22, 2026, 17:00 hrs local time.

The bid notice states that complete documentation including warranty information will be supplied by the contractor.

The notice implies that qualification is based on the ability to fulfill the requirements for the elevator control system upgrade.

The scope of work includes pre-installation activities such as a site survey and verification of the existing system configuration.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The contract shall be effective for a 12 month period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The state of Louisiana may terminate the contract for convenience at any time by giving thirty 30 days written notice to the contractor of such termination. The state of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for cause by giving thirty 30 days written notice to the contractor of such termination for any of the following nonexclusive reasons: a failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract.

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 will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

The bidder and its mechanics shall be licensed by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal OSFM in accordance with LA R. S. 40:1664. 1 et seq. The bidder should include a copy of their license with their bid. Any bidder who fails to include a copy of the license with their bid must provide a copy to the Office of State Procurement within 10 business days of a written request. Failure to do so shall result in the rejection of their bid.

Default of contractor: 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. Where the state has determined the contractor to be in default, the state reserves the right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed charges have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.

The bid closing date is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The notice does not specify a deadline for the delivery of the equipment itself.

The bid notice mentions warranty in the context of the equipment, but does not specify the terms or duration of the warranty.

Vendors are required to provide their company name, address, email address, and telephone number. They must also provide a signature and title, along with printed name, to acknowledge receipt of the addendum and submit the new bid form.