Furnish and Deliver a Proprietary Illumina NextSeq 1000 Benchtop

Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
State:	Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted Date:	Mar 18, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 25, 2026
Solicitation No:	50015-260325
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Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
50015-260325	Furnish and Deliver a Proprietary Illumina NextSeq 1000 Benchtop Next-Generation Sequencing System for the Biology Department Original: 50015-260325	03/18/2026	03/25/2026 4:00:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 50015-260325

Department	++ University - Southeastern Louisiana University
Section	Purchasing Department
Dept Code	50015
Contact	Richard Himber
Address	SLU 10800 Hammond, LA 70402-0800
Phone	985-549-2064
Fax	985-549-3810
Email	rhimber@selu.edu
URL	http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/purch/index.html

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

HAMMOND, LOUISIANA

A Member of the University of Louisiana System

INVITATION TO BID

FURNISH AND DELIVER AN ILLUMINA NEXTSEQ 1000 BENCHTOP NEXT-

GENERATION SEQUENCING SYSTEM FOR THE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ISSUING AGENCY:

Southeastern Louisiana University

Purchasing Department

SLU 10800

Hammond, LA 70402-0800

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING: Richard Himber

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST: Misty Betz

Telephone: (985) 549-5414

REQUISITIONED BY: Kyle Piller

Telephone: (985) 549-2129

RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2026

BID OPENING DATE: March 25, 2026

BID OPENING TIME: 4:00 p.m., Central Time

BID OPENING LOCATION:

Southeastern Louisiana University

Purchasing Department

Property Control & Supply Building

2400 North Oak Street

Hammond, Louisiana

This ITB is available in electronic form at

https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=4

2It is available in PDF format or in printed form by submitting a written request to the

Procurement Specialist listed above. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to check the Office of

State Purchasing LaPAC website frequently for any possible addenda that maybe issued.

Southeastern is not responsible for a bidder’s failure to download any addenda documents

required to complete an Invitation to Bid.

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

HAMMOND, LOUISIANA

The Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) Purchasing Department will receive sealed bids until

4:00 P.M. on the bid opening date specified in the solicitation document. No bid responses will be

considered by the SLU Purchasing Department after 4:00 P.M. Beginning at that time, bids shall be

publicly opened and read aloud to those present in the SLU Purchasing Department.

Mail address: Southeastern LA University

Purchasing Department

SLU 10800

Hammond, LA 70402

Delivery: Southeastern LA University

Purchasing Department

Property Control & Supply Bldg

2400 North Oak St

Hammond, LA 70402

Bids submitted are subject to LA R.S. 39:1551-1736; Purchasing Rules and Regulations; Executive

Orders; General Conditions; any Special Conditions; and Specifications listed in the solicitation

document.

The purpose of this solicitation is to set forth the requirements and specifications of Southeastern

Louisiana University. The contents of this solicitation and the Bidder/ Vendor/ Contractor's bid

response shall become contractual obligations if a contract (purchase order) ensues.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1) Bid Forms: Per LA R.S. 39:1556, all written bids, unless otherwise provided for, must be

submitted on, and in accordance with, forms provided, properly signed in ink or electronic

signature by an authorized representative of the bidding entity. Bids submitted in the following

manner will not be accepted: (1) Bid contains no signature indicating intent to be bound; (2) Bid

filled out in pencil; (3) Bid sent by facsimile equipment or email. Price alterations to bid

responses received before bid opening time will be considered provided the written price

alteration has been received and timestamped before bid opening time. Any other alterations of

the bid response form or foreign conditions attached thereto may cause rejection of the bid

response without further consideration.

2) Standard of Quality: Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable Federal and

State laws and regulations and specifications contained in the solicitation document. Unless

otherwise specified in the solicitation document, any manufacturer's name, trade name, brand

name, or catalog number used in the specifications is for the purpose of describing the quality

level and characteristic required. Bidder should specify the brand and model number of the

product offered in his bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as

offering the exact products specified in the solicitation document.

3) Descriptive Information: Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with

the bid response information (such as illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data)

sufficient for the University to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with the

specifications of the solicitation document. Failure to submit descriptive information may

cause bid to be rejected. Any change made to a manufacturer's published specification

submitted for a product shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If item(s) bid does not comply

with specifications (including brand and/or product number), bidder should state in what

respect the item(s) deviate. Failure to note exceptions on the response form will not relieve the

successful bidder(s) from supplying the actual products requested.

4) Bid Opening: Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning

the ultimate contract award will be given at the bid opening or during the evaluation process.

Bids may be examined 72 hours after request is made. Information pertaining to completed

files may be secured by visiting the SLU Purchasing Department during normal working hours.

Written bid tabulations will not be furnished.

5) Louisiana Preference: Preference is hereby given to products produced, manufactured,

harvested, grown or assembled in Louisiana which are equal in quality to products produced,

manufactured, harvested, grown or assembled outside of Louisiana. The bidder shall state his

right to claim the ten percent (10%) preference in his bid response and the bidder should state

the respective Louisiana location where each qualifying item is produced, manufactured,

harvested, grown or assembled.

6) Notice of Special Programs Available

for Small Business: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/small-business/special-programs-

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for-small-business

7) Signature Authority: In accordance with LA Revised Statute 39:1594 (Act 121), the person

signing the bid must be: (1) A current corporate officer, partnership member or other individual

specifically authorized to submit a bid as reflected in the appropriate records on file with the

Secretary of State; or (2) An individual authorized to bind the vendor as reflected by an

accompanying or as provided upon request a corporate resolution or affidavit. By signing the

bid, the bidder certifies compliance with the above.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

The SLU Purchasing Department reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an

all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities.

1) Prices: Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, bid prices shall be complete, including

transportation and handling prepaid by the bidder to destination - SLU, Hammond, LA. Bids

other than FOB destination may be rejected. Bid prices should be quoted in the unit of

measure stated. Bid prices shall be firm for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days, unless

otherwise specified by SLU in the solicitation document.

2) Payment Terms: Cash discounts for less than 30 days may be offered, but will not be

considered in determining awards. Bids containing "payment in advance" or "COD"

requirements may be rejected. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly

executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later.

3) Delivery: Bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the

solicitation document.

4) Taxes: Bidder is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. The University

is currently exempt from Louisiana State Sales and Use Taxes, and local parish and city taxes.

An exemption certificate for state sales and use tax can be provided upon request.

5) New Products: Unless specifically called for in the solicitation document, all products for

purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. No

remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular product will be considered for purchase

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

will apply unless otherwise stated in solicitation.

6) Default of Contractor: Failure to deliver within the time specified in the solicitation document

will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. Where the University 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.

7) Contract Cancellation: The University shall have the right to cancel any contract, in

accordance with Purchasing Rules and Regulations, for cause, including but not limited to, the

following: (1) failure of the vendor to deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2) failure

of the product or service to meet specifications, conform to sample quality, or to be delivered

in good condition; (3) misrepresentation by the contractor; (4) fraud, collusion, conspiracy or

other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the state; (5) conflict of contract

provisions with constitutional or statutory provisions of state or federal law; (6) any other

breach of contract.

8) Applicable Law: All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws

of the State of Louisiana.

9) Equal Opportunity: By submitting and signing this bid, bidder agrees that he will not

discriminate in the rendering of services to and/or employment of individuals because of race,

color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran status, or any other

non-merit factor.

10) By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder or proposer certifies and agrees that

the following information is correct: In preparing its response, the bidder or proposer has

considered all proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and

has not, in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any subcontractor or supplier,

refused to transact or terminated business activities, or taken other actions intended to limit

commercial relations, with a person or entity that is engaging in commercial transactions

in Israel or Israeli-controlled territories, with the specific intent to accomplish a boycott or

divestment of Israel. The bidder also has not retaliated against any person or other entity for

reporting such refusal, termination, or commercially limiting actions. The state reserves the

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right to reject the response of the bidder or proposer if this certification is subsequently

determined to be false, and to terminate any contract awarded based on such a false response.

11) Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1753.1 requirements shall apply to any equipment component

which enables any form of connectivity.

12) Piggyback: Other Louisiana Governmental Agencies may purchase at the same terms and

conditions if agreed upon by awarded vendor.

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SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

BID RESPONSE FORM

BIDDER'S NAME:

TELEPHONE NO.:

FAX NUMBER:

ADDRESS:

MAILING

CITY

STATE

ZIP

SCOPE: To Furnish and Deliver an Illumina NextSeq 1000 Benchtop Next-Generation Sequencing

System for the Biology Department

I/we do hereby acknowledge receipt of the following addenda (if any):

No.

Dated

No.

Dated

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Bidder shall include the cost of transportation and handling in the unit price of item offered --

F.O.B. University, Hammond, LA.

The attached Instructions To Bidders/General Conditions shall be a part hereof.

TO THE VENDOR:

This is a proprietary bid.

This solicitation is a sealed bid and must be returned by mail or delivered in person. Bid

response forms cannot be faxed and any fax responses shall be rejected.

TERMS: Net 30 Prox., F.O.B., Hammond, Louisiana.

TAXES: Any taxes, other than state sales and use tax, shall be included within the bidder's unit

price. The University is currently exempt from state sales and use tax.

Signature to the Bid Response Form shall be construed of acceptance of the Invitation to Bid in its

entirety.

AUTHORIZED OFFICER:

(Signature)

(Print or Type Name)

TITLE:

DATE:

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