Civil Rights Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the elevator maintenance and repair services. However, it mentions that the contract shall be effective for a period beginning with the date of the award and ending December 31, 2026, with potential extensions. It also states that bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the solicitation, but no specific time is provided in this excerpt.

The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a 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, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The bid notice requires that the bidder and its mechanics shall be licensed by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Bidders should include a copy of their license with their bid, or provide it within 10 business days of a written request. Additionally, all corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000.

The bid notice mentions 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. Until assessed charges are paid, no subsequent bids from the defaulting contractor will be considered.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.

The contracts shall be effective for a period beginning May 1, 2026, or the date of award, whichever is later, and ending April 30, 2027. At the option of the State of Louisiana and acceptance by the contractor, the contracts may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions. Total contract time may not exceed 36 months.

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 are accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

Vendors must be registered in the LAGov Vendor system in order to submit an online bid and for their bids to be tabulated. Please include a W9 with your bid if you are newly registered. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with Louisiana law for purchase orders and/or contracts over $25,000.

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.