The Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for the removal and installation of eight exhaust
fans and six rooftop intake vents at the Louisiana University Marine Consortium (LUMCON). A mandatory jobsite visit is required. Vendors must be registered in the LAgov vendor system. Bidders must include a W9 if newly registered. A completed jobsite verification
form or a signed letter from the agency representative stating that the vendor has visited the jobsite must be included in the bidder's submission. For projects of $10,000 or more, a contractor's license number in the appropriate classifications (mechanical, HVAC, ventilation, duct work, and refrigeration) must appear on the bid opening envelope. For bids of $50,000 or more, a bid security (insurance company, bank money order, certified check, or cashier's check) in the amount of 5% of the bid amount (including base bid and additive alternates) must be included. All bid documents, including attachments, must be included in the submission. Bids must be received at the specified address or submitted online via the vendor portal prior to the bid opening time. Faxed alterations to bids received before the opening time will be considered, provided the bid
form and faxed alteration have been received and timestamped before the opening. All bids must conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the specifications contained in the solicitation. Bidders must specify the brand and model number of the product offered. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with the bid information such as illustrations, descriptive literature, technical data sufficient for the State of Louisiana to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications. Bid prices must be complete, including transportation prepaid by the bidder to destination and firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days. Vendors are responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. All products for purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. The State of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for various reasons, including misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid will constitute a default. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and other relevant state and federal regulations. Evidence of authority to sign and submit bids must be provided. The State of Louisiana may reject a proposal from a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of 5% or more has been convicted of a state felony or equivalent federal felony crime. 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. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of La. R. S. 23:995 and federal law pertaining to Everify in the performance of services under the contract.