*Rebid* Lab Equipment Maintenance - LDH

RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
STATE OF LOUISIANA
04/02/2026
Office of State Procurement 10:00 AM CST
INVITATION TO BID
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Vendor No.:___________________
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Solicitation: 3000026045
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
RFx Number: 3000026045
Version: 1
Buyer: LAKEISHA BRYANT
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
Buyer Phone: 225-342-4824
E-Mail: lakeisha.bryant2@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
LDH-Office of Public Health Laboratory
1209 Leesville Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-4336
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD187A971D9C91213EB
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions? YES
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid YES
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response? YES
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response? YES
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
6.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30 NO
days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an
award consideration.
Name of Solicitation: *Rebid* Lab Equipment Maintenance - LDH
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 2 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
and time of this bid opening:
https://doa-ospla.zoom.us/j/2697438343
This link will provide you with live audio and video access to this bid opening. The link will be live at
9:45 AM (Central Time) on the date of bid opening.
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This is an online bid opportunity. Bidders are invited to submit bids online via the link on this bid
invitation. Online bidding instructions are attached to this bid invitation. All vendors must be registered
in the LaGov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and to
receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.
To register as a vendor, access the following link:
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/irj/portal/anonymous?guest_user=self_reg
Please include a W-9 form with your bid if you are newly registered. Do not register again if you are
already registered in the system.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to this solicitation are reviewed prior to
bidding.
All documents associated with this solicitation should be included in the bidder's submission.
Bid Documents Include:
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-8
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10
Bid delivery instructions for the Office of State Procurement:
Refer to Page 1 in Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions
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This solicitation is to establish a Maintenance Contract to provide Lab Equipment Maintenance as
specified for the Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Public Health for an initial 1-year period
beginning with July 1, 2026 or date of award, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2027. At the
option of the State of Louisiana and acceptance by the Contractor, this contract may be renewed for
two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions. Total contract time not to
exceed 36 months.
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Proprietary:
In accordance with La. R.S. 39:1655, this solicitation has been approved as proprietary and only the
brand(s) and model(s) specified will be considered for award.
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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest
responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to
reject individual line items from the award.

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 3 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product Category:85161500 1 YR __________ ________________
GCMS 5977 Turbo System
Brand: Agilent
Model: CROSSLAB silver service plan
Equipment covered
Model Description: AGILENT 7890B SERIES GC
CUSTOM
Serial Number: CN18223097
Model Description: 5977B INERT PLUS MSD TURBO EL
MAINFRAME
Serial Number:: US1822M018
Model Description: NEW-24V IDP3 SCROLL PUMP WITH
VALVE
Serial Number: MY18220019
Model Description: ION GAUGE CONTROLLER KIT FOR
5977
Serial Number: GEED
Service Plan Includes:
-Preferred response
-Same day remote repair (when possible)
-Virtual tech support for hardware and software
-OEM parts required for repairs
On-site repair services:
-Unlimited on-site repair visits (travel and labor)
Parts required for repair:
-OEM consumables/supplies required for repair including
liners, seals, tubing, assemblies, and multipliers.
Maintenance Services:
-Annual on-site preventative maintenance
-OEM parts required for preventative maintenance
Compliance and Software Services:
-qualification
-requalification after major repair
-software maintenance agreement
**Technician must be OEM certified**
Specify Bidding Agilent Brand: _____ Yes _____ No

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 4 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Bidding CrossLab Silver Service Plan: _____ Yes
_____ No
Specify Bidding OEM Certified Technician: _____ Yes
_____ No
2 Product Category:85161500 1 YR __________ ________________
LCMS 6470 QQQ System
Brand: Agilent
Model: CROSSLAB silver service plan
Equipment covered
Model Description: 1260 INFINITY II QUATERNARY
PUMP
Serial Number: DEAET01324
Model Description: 1260 INFINITY II MULTI-SAMPLER
Serial Number: DEAGY00524
Model Description: MS40 ROTARY VANE PUMPS LCMS
VERSION
Serial Number: IT1811V095
Model Description: QQQ LC/MSD-6470A
Serial Number: SG1805G102
Model Description: 1260 INFINITY II MULTICOLUMN
THERMOSTAT
Serial Number: DEAEM02427
Model Description: UPGRADE INFINITY LAB SAMPLE
THERMOSTAT
Serial Number: DEBAT00847
Service Plan Includes:
-Preferred response
-Same day remote repair (when possible)
-Virtual tech support for hardware and software
-OEM parts required for repairs
On-site repair services:
-Unlimited on-site repair visits (travel and labor)
Parts required for repair:
-OEM consumables/supplies required for repair including
liners, seals, tubing, assemblies, and multipliers.

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 5 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Maintenance Services:
-Annual on-site preventative maintenance
-OEM parts required for preventative maintenance
Compliance and Software Services:
-qualification
-requalification after major repair
-software maintenance agreement
**Technician must be OEM certified**
Specify Bidding Agilent Brand: _____ Yes _____ No
Specify Bidding CrossLab Silver Service Plan: _____ Yes
_____ No
Specify Bidding OEM Certified Technician: _____ Yes
_____ No
3 Product Category:85161500 1 YR __________ ________________
GCMS 5977 Turbo System
Brand: Agilent
Model: CROSSLAB silver service plan
Equipment covered
Model Description: NEW 24V IDP3 SCROLL PUMP WITH
VALVE
Serial Number: MY2215S011
Model Description: ION GAUGE CONTROLLER KIT FOR
5977
Serial Number: KCLF
Model Description: AGILENT 8890 GC SYSTEM
CUSTOM
Serial Number: US2219A051
Model Description: 5977B INERT PLUS MSD TURBO EL
MAINFRAME
Serial Number: US2217M036
Service Plan Includes:
-Preferred response
-Same day remote repair (when possible)
-Virtual tech support for hardware and software
-OEM parts required for repairs

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 6 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
On-site repair services:
-Unlimited on-site repair visits (travel and labor)
Parts required for repair:
-OEM consumables/supplies required for repair including
liners, seals, tubing, assemblies, and multipliers.
Maintenance Services:
-Annual on-site preventative maintenance
-OEM parts required for preventative maintenance
Compliance and Software Services:
-qualification
-requalification after major repair
-software maintenance agreement
**Technician must be OEM certified**
Specify Bidding Agilent Brand: _____ Yes _____ No
Specify Bidding CrossLab Silver Service Plan: _____ Yes
_____ No
Specify Bidding OEM Certified Technician: _____ Yes
_____ No
4 Product Category:85161500 1 YR __________ ________________
GCMS 5977 Turbo System
Brand: Agilent
Model: CROSSLAB silver service plan
Equipment covered
Model Description: NEW 24V IDP3 SCROLL PUMP WITH
VALVE
Serial Number: MY2212S082
Model Description: ION GAUGE CONTROLLER KIT FOR
5977
Serial Number: KBDN
Model Description: AGILENT 8890 GC SYSTEM
CUSTOM
Serial Number: US2219A054
Model Description: 5977B INERT PLUS MSD TURBO EL
MAINFRAME
Serial Number: US2216M020

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 7 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Service Plan Includes:
-Preferred response
-Same day remote repair (when possible)
-Virtual tech support for hardware and software
-OEM parts required for repairs
On-site repair services:
-Unlimited on-site repair visits (travel and labor)
Parts required for repair:
-OEM consumables/supplies required for repair including
liners, seals, tubing, assemblies, and multipliers.
Maintenance Services:
-Annual on-site preventative maintenance
-OEM parts required for preventative maintenance
Compliance and Software Services:
-qualification
-requalification after major repair
-software maintenance agreement
**Technician must be OEM certified**
Specify Bidding Agilent Brand: _____ Yes _____ No
Specify Bidding CrossLab Silver Service Plan: _____ Yes
_____ No
Specify Bidding OEM Certified Technician: _____ Yes
_____ No

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 8 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
T-Number:
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. READ THE ENTIRE BID, INCLUDING ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL BID PRICES MUST BE TYPED, WRITTEN IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
ANY CORRECTIONS, ERASURES OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERATION TO UNIT PRICES SHOULD BE INITIALED BY THE BIDDER.
3. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
4. BID PRICES SHALL INCLUDE DELIVERY OF ALL ITEMS F.O.B. DESTINATION OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED. BIDS CONTAINING
"PAYMENT IN ADVANCE" OR "C.O.D" REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REJECTED. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT
OF PROPERLY EXECUTED INVOICE OR DELIVERY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
5. AMOUNT OF BID BOND REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
6. AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE BOND, IF REQUIRED: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
7. DESIRED DELIVERY: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION.
8. TO ASSURE CONSIDERATION OF YOUR BID, ALL BIDS AND ADDENDA SHOULD BE RETURNED IN AN ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE
CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID OPENING DATE AND THE BID NUMBER, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
9. BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
L.R.S. 39:1551-1736; PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS; STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS; SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS SOLICITATION.
10. IMPORTANT: BY SIGNING THE BID OR SUBMITTING THE BID ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL (WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE) THE
BIDDER CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER
CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION OR FRAUD. THIS BID IS TO BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK OR SUBMITTED
ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE VENDOR. ALL BID
INFORMATION SHALL BE IN INK, TYPEWRITTEN, OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
11. ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BUYER AT THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE.
12. CONFERENCE: ADDRESSED IN THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION IF APPLICABLE.
13. BID FORMS
ALL WRITTEN BIDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, MUST BE SUBMITTED ON, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, FORMS PROVIDED
AND PROPERLY SIGNED (SEE NO. 30). BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID SUBMITTED ON PAPER CONTAINS NO SIGNATURE INDICATING INTENT TO BE BOUND;
B. BID FILLED OUT IN PENCIL; AND
C. BID NOT SUBMITTED ON THE STATE'S STANDARD FORMS.
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. FAX ALTERATIONS, NOT INVOLVING
PRICING, TO BIDS RECEIVED BEFORE BID OPENING TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED BID FORM AND FAXED ALTERATION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND TIME-STAMPED BEFORE BID OPENING. ALTERATIONS TO PRICE MUST BE RECEIVED IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE WITH THE BID NUMBER, OPENING DATE AND TIME DISPLAYED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE AND TIME STAMPED
BEFORE BID OPENING OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED,
EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 9 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
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ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE BID SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND THE
SPECIFCATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION, AND ANY
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, TRADE NAME, BRAND NAME, OR CATALOG NUMBER USED IN THE SPECIFICATION IS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DESCRIBING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR
RESTRICT COMPETITION. BIDDER MUST 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.
15. DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
BIDDERS PROPOSING AN EQUIVALENT BRAND OR MODEL SHOULD SUBMIT WITH THE BID INFORMATION (SUCH AS ILLUSTRATIONS,
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, TECHNICAL DATA) SUFFICIENT FOR STATE OF LOUISIANA TO EVALUATE QUALITY, SUITABILITY, AND
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION MAY CAUSE BID
TO BE REJECTED. ANY CHANGE MADE TO A MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR A PRODUCT SHALL
BE VERIFIABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF ITEM(S) BID DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDING BRAND AND/OR
PRODUCT NUMBER), BIDDER SHOULD STATE IN WHAT RESPECT ITEM(S) DEVIATE. FAILURE TO NOTE EXCEPTIONS ON THE BID
FORM WILL NOT RELIEVE THE SUCCESFUL BIDDER(S) FROM SUPPLYING THE ACTUAL PRODUCTS REQUESTED.
16. 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA
R.S. 44.I. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMPLETED FILES MAY BE SECURED BY VISITING THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DURING
NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
17. PRICES
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE SOLICITATION, BID PRICES MUST BE COMPLETE, INCLUDING
TRANSPORTATION PREPAID BY BIDDER TO DESTINATION AND FIRM FOR ACCEPTANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS. IF ACCEPTED,
PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR THE CONTRACTUAL PERIOD. BIDS OTHER THAN F.O.B. DESTINATION MAY BE REJECTED. PRICES
SHOULD BE QUOTED IN THE UNIT (EACH, BOX, CASE, ETC.) AS SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
18. DELIVERIES
BIDS MAY BE REJECTED IF THE DELIVERY TIME INDICATED IS LONGER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION.
19. TAXES
VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES IN THE BID PRICE. STATE AGENCIES ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL
STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES.
20. NEW PRODUCTS
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR IN THE SOLICITATION, 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. THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD
WARRANTY WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFED IN THE SOLICITATION.
21. CONTRACT RENEWALS
UPON AGREEMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTOR, A TERM CONTRACT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR 2
ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIODS AT THE SAME PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN SUCH CASES, THE TOTAL CONTRACT TERM
CANNOT EXCEED 36 MONTHS.
22. CONTRACT CANCELLATION
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
(A) MISREPRESENTATION BY THE CONTRACTOR; (B) CONTRACTOR'S FRAUD, COLLUSION, CONSPIRACY OR OTHER UNLAWFUL
MEANS OF OBTAINING ANY CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; (C) CONFLICT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS WITH
CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW; (D) ABUSIVE OR BELLIGERENT CONDUCT BY
CONTRACTOR TOWARDS AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE STATE; (E) CONTRACTOR'S INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE
PROCUREMENT CODE (LA R.S. 39:1551 ET SEQ.) AND ITS CORRESPONDING REGULATIONS; OR, (F) ANY LISTED REASON FOR
DEBARMENT UNDER LA R.S. 39:1672.

Invitation to bid: 3000026045 Bidder: Page 10 of 13
Open Date: 04/02/2026
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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA MAY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE AT ANY TIME (1) BY GIVING THIRTY (30) DAYS
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR OF SUCH TERMINATION: OR (2) BY NEGOTIATING WITH THE CONTRACTOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. THE STATE SHALL PAY CONTRACTOR FOR, IF APPLICABLE: (A) DELIVERABLES IN PROGRESS; (B) THE PERCENTAGE THAT
HAS BEEN COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY; AND, (C) FOR TRANSACTION-BASED SERVICES UP TO THE DATE OF TERMINATION, TO
THE EXTENT WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY.
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 NON-EXCLUSIVE REASONS: (A) FAILURE TO
DELIVER WITHIN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT; (B) FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS,
CONFORM TO SAMPLE QUALITY OR TO BE DELIVERED IN GOOD CONDITION; OR, (C) ANY OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT.
23. 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.
24. ORDER OF PRIORITY
IN THE EVENT THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS OR STANDARD CONDITIONS AND THE SPECIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN.
25. APPLICABLE LAW
ALL CONTRACTS SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS
BY SUBMITTING AND SIGNING THIS BID, BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE:
TITLE VI AND VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED BY THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1972,
FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246, FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED, THE VIETNAM ERA VETERAN'S
READJUSMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF
1975, AND BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. BIDDER
AGREES NOT TO DISCRIMINATE IN ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, AND WILL RENDER SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT
ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, DISABILITY, OR AGE IN ANY MATTER RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
ANY ACT OF DISCRIMINATION COMMITTED BY BIDDER, OR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS WHEN
APPLICABLE, SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.
27. ADA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
IF APPLICABLE, THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS IT WILL COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE DISABILITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS
AND ALSO WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED CONFORM TO THE APPLICABLE ACCESSIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS OF WCAG 2.1 LEVEL AA OR THE MOST CURRENT VERSION (THE "ACCESSIBILTY STANDARDS"), SECTION 508 OF
THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROMPTLY
RESPOND TO AND RESOLVE ANY COMPLAINT REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY OF ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. IF AT ANY TIME,
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT DO NOT FULLY CONFORM TO THE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS,
CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY ADVISE THE STATE OF LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT (THE "STATE") IN WRITING
OF THE NONCONFORMANCE AND SHALL PROVIDE THE STATE A PLAN TO ACHIEVE CONFORMANCE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY
STANDARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN INTENDED TIMELINE FOR CONFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE FROM ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ITS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PARAGRAPH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE A MATERIAL
BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE STATE.
28. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
ANY "QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY" AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHO HAS SUBMITTED A
BID AND DESIRES TO ATTEND THE BID OPENING, MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN WRITING NOT LATER THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE
BID OPENING DATE OF THEIR NEED FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS. IF THE REQUEST CANNOT BE REASONABLY PROVIDED, THE