The Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for TV services for the Louisiana Department of Health. The bid opening is on May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Responses must be submitted electronically via a provided link. All vendors must be registered in the lagov system. A W9 form is required for newly registered vendors. Bid documents include special terms and conditions, specifications, a
channel list, and online bidding instructions. The contract is for an initial one-year period, beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2026. The contract may be renewed for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and conditions. The total contract time cannot exceed 36 months. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award. Bid prices must be typed, written in ink, or submitted online. All bids must be manually signed in ink or submitted online. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit descriptive information. The vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. All products must be new, never previously used, and the current model and packaging. The state has the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Failure to deliver within the specified time or to provide services as specified will constitute a default. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Louisiana. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and other relevant laws. Evidence of authority to sign and submit bids must be provided. The state reserves the right to reject a proposal from a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of five percent or more has been convicted of a felony. The contractor agrees to adhere to the Copeland Anti-kickback Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Energy Policy and Conservation Act, anti-lobbying and debarment act, and other relevant federal statutes. The bidder certifies that the price submitted was independently arrived at without collusion.