*Rebid* Laundry & Linen Srvcs - LDH-OAAS

RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
STATE OF LOUISIANA
06/18/2026
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: 3000026347
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
RFx Number: 3000026347
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 OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COM
WAREHOUSE: 4988 HIGHWAY 10
JACKSON, LA 70748
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=567620E9FB021FD197EC51D910DC006A
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 NO
30 days, of less than 1%, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted
but will not be an award consideration.
EOT
Name of Solicitation: *Rebid* Laundry & Linen Srvcs - LDH-OAAS
RFx text:
The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid
openings for bids published by our office.
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: TITLE DATE
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)

Invitation to bid: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 2 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
Any vendor who would like to view the opening of this bid can access the following link, at the date
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 Service Contract to provide Laundry and Linen Services as specified
for the Louisiana Department of Health - OAAS-Villa Feliciana Medical Complex 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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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: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 3 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
1 Product Category:91111500 78,000 EA __________ ________________
Flat Bed Sheets, Twin Size
* Size Range: 60" x 90" (min) - 66" x 115" (max)
* Blend: 50% cotton 50% Polyester Blend
* Estimated usage: approximately 1500 Twin Flat Sheets
per week
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The below is applicable to all lines:
Vendor must use acceptable practices for the preparation
of hygienically clean, reusable healthcare textiles for
patient care. Special attention should be directed to
laundry processes directly related to patient safety and
OSHA-required practices, including Bloodborne Pathogen
Exposure Control Standards.
Vendor to provide all Linen.
* Note: Orders will be called or faxed in by Villa Nursing
Staff on an as needed basis during contract period.
Delivery Terms: Pick-ups and deliveries during business
hours - Monday thru Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Deliveries are to be made to each building as indicated on
the order. Orders are expected to be delivered within 7
business days after the order was placed. All rejected
linen will be picked up at NO CHARGE to the Agency:
LDH - Villa Felicia Medical Complex.
All invoices will be sent to:
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
ATTN: Karissa Estes
5002 Hwy 10
Jackson, LA 70748
Karissa.Estes@la.gov
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
2 Product Category:91111500 26,000 EA __________ ________________
Bed Spread/Blanket
* Size Range: 74" x 108" (min) - 76" x 120" (max)

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Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
* Blend: 100% Cotton
* Estimated usage: approximately 500
Bedspread/Blankets per week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
3 Product Category:91111500 1,040 EA __________ ________________
Fitted Bed Sheets, Queen Size
* Size Range: 60" x 80" x 9" (min) - 60" x 80" x 11" (max)
* Blend: 50% cotton 50% Polyester Blend
* Estimated use: approximately 20 Queen Fitted Sheets
per week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in) x height (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
4 Product Category:91111500 1,040 EA __________ ________________
Flat Bed Sheets, Queen Size
* Size Range: 90" x 102" (min) - 96" x 110" (max)
* Blend: 50% cotton 50% Polyester Blend
* Estimated usage: approximately 20 Queen Flat Sheets
per week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
5 Product Category:91111500 31,200 EA __________ ________________
Fitted Bed Sheets, Twin Size
* Size Range: 39" x 75" (min) - 40" x 80" (max)
* Blend: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester Blend
* Estimated usage: approximately 600 Twin Fitted Sheets
per week

Invitation to bid: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 5 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
6 Product Category:91111500 600 EA __________ ________________
Mat, Brown 3' x 5'
* Size: 3 ft x 5 ft
* Floor mat with rubber backing
* Estimated usage: approximately 12 Mats per week
Specify Size (length (ft) x width (ft)) Bidding: __________
Specify Bidding Floor Mat with Rubber Backing: _____
Yes _____ No
7 Product Category:91111500 600 EA __________ ________________
Large Dust Mop
* Size: 36"
* Estimated Usage: approximately 12 Large Dust Mops
per week
Specify Size (inches) Bidding: __________
8 Product Category:91111500 1,040 EA __________ ________________
Medium Dust Mop
* Size: 24"
* Estimated Usage approximately 20 Medium Dust Mops
per week
Specify Size (inches) Bidding: __________
9 Product Category:91111500 1,040 EA __________ ________________
Small Dust Mop
* Size: 18"
* Estimated Usage: approximately 20 Small Dust Mops
per week
Specify Size (inches) Bidding: __________

Invitation to bid: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 6 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
10 Product Category:91111500 1,560 EA __________ ________________
Mop Heads, Large Size
* Size Range: 22 oz (min) - 24 oz (max)
* Estimated usage: approximately 30 Large Mop Heads
per week
Specify Size (ounces) Bidding: __________
11 Product Category:91111500 520 EA __________ ________________
Mop Heads, Small Size
* Size Range: 10 oz (min) - 12 oz (max)
* Estimated usage: approximately 10 Small Mop Heads
per week
Specify Size (ounces) Bidding: __________
12 Product Category:91111500 2,600 EA __________ ________________
Mop Heads, Medium Size
* Size Range: 16 oz (min) - 20 oz (max)
* Estimated Usage: approximately 50 Medium Mop Heads
per week
Specify Size (ounces) Bidding: __________
13 Product Category:91111500 119,600 EA __________ ________________
Wash Cloths
* Size Range: 12" x 12" (min) - 13" x 13" (max)
* Blend: 100% Cotton
* Estimated usage: approximately 2300 Wash Cloths per
week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 100% Cotton Blend: _____ Yes _____
No
14 Product Category:91111500 78,000 EA __________ ________________
Bath Towel

Invitation to bid: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 7 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit Extended
Price Amount
* Size Range: 22" x 44" (min) - 24" x 48" (max)
* Blend: 100% Cotton
* Estimated usage: approximately 1500 Bath Towels per
week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 100% Cotton Blend: _____ Yes _____
No
15 Product Category:91111500 31,200 EA __________ ________________
Pillow Cases
* Size Range: 20" x 30" (min) - 20" x 36" (max)
* Blend: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend
* Estimated usage: approximately 600 Pillow Cases per
week
Specify Size (length (in) x width (in)) Bidding:
___________________
Specify Bidding 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester Blend: _____
Yes _____ No
EOT

Invitation to bid: 3000026347 Bidder: Page 8 of 13
Open Date: 06/18/2026
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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

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Open Date: 06/18/2026
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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.

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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