- Title
- DOTD Asphaltic Mixture f/Hot Application
- Contact
- Email
- curtis.lowe@la.gov
- Phone
- 225-379-1410
- Section
- DOTD Procurement
- Department
- State - Transportation and Development
- Contact Name
- CURTIS LOWE
- Excerpt
- Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000026520
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED
08/12/2026
10:00 AM CST
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
PO BOX 94245
RFx Number: 3000026520
Version: 1
Buyer: CURTIS LOWE
Buyer Phone: 225-379-1410
E-Mail: curtis.lowe@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date: 09/01/2026
Scheduled End Date: 02/28/2027
T-Number:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
INVITATION TO BID
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
2.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. 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.
NO
EOT
Name of Solicitation: DOTD Asphaltic Mixture f/Hot Application
RFx text:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS ONLY. This is not an order. Please note the RFx number
and bid opening date on the outside of your bid envelope.
See attached Bid Submission Instructions for full details. Please submit your bid(s) before the stated
bid opening date and time. Bids received after the set opening date and time will be rejected.
Contract to furnish labor, materials, and services required to produce Asphaltic Mixture for Hot
Application, which is acceptable to the Department of Transportation and Development. Contract is for
a period of six (6) months beginning September 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to the RFx are reviewed prior to bidding.
- Pdf Text
- Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000026520
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED
08/12/2026
10:00 AM CST
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
PO BOX 94245
RFx Number: 3000026520
Version: 1
Buyer: CURTIS LOWE
Buyer Phone: 225-379-1410
E-Mail: curtis.lowe@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date: 09/01/2026
Scheduled End Date: 02/28/2027
T-Number:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
INVITATION TO BID
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR Required
1.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO) NO
2.______ %discount for payment made within 30 days. 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.
NO
EOT
Name of Solicitation: DOTD Asphaltic Mixture f/Hot Application
RFx text:
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS ONLY. This is not an order. Please note the RFx number
and bid opening date on the outside of your bid envelope.
See attached Bid Submission Instructions for full details. Please submit your bid(s) before the stated
bid opening date and time. Bids received after the set opening date and time will be rejected.
Contract to furnish labor, materials, and services required to produce Asphaltic Mixture for Hot
Application, which is acceptable to the Department of Transportation and Development. Contract is for
a period of six (6) months beginning September 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
Please print all attachments to ensure all documents related to the RFx are reviewed prior to bidding.
Attached is a copy of:
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
TITLE DATE
Signature of Authorized Bidder
VENDOR TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Bidder: Page 2 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
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· Approved Materials List: Aggregates
· Approved Materials List: Asphaltic Materials
· MS Spec 164-002, Revised 1/28/2026 – Asphaltic Mixtures for Hot Application
· MS Spec 164-004, Revised 1/28/2026 – Polymer Modified Asphaltic Materials
· Co-op Agreement
· Bid Submission Instructions
PRE-QUALIFICATION:
Bidder’s plant for supplying Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application must be certified by the Department
prior to award. After award of the contract, it will be the responsibility of each District to make sure the
bidder’s plant is still certified before material is picked up at various plant locations throughout the life
of the contract.
GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY:
The contractor agrees to guarantee the following:
1. The supplies delivered are free from defects in design and construction.
2. The supplies are the manufacturer’s standard design and construction and that no changes or
substitutions have been made in the items listed in contract.
The contractor holds and saves the State, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of
any kind, from any claims, suites, costs, or penalties for infringement or use of licensed or patented
products including cost and expenses on account of any patented or unpatented invention, articles,
devices or appliances manufactured or used in the performance of this contract, including use by the
government.
The contractor agrees to replace, at no cost to the Department, all defective materials or supplies
delivered under the contract. All transportation charges covering return and replacement shall be paid
by the contractor.
Any material that fails to conform to any part of the specifications shall result in rejection of the
material supplied, whether said failure is noted upon delivery, during testing, or in the field at an
installation site.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note quantity is designated as "1" to show price per ton.
This is not an order to deliver. No specific quantities are given or guaranteed. Material will be ordered
as needed. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the same prices,
terms and conditions for the life of the contract.
The successful bidder must supply at bid price quantities as ordered whether the total of such
quantities are more or less than the quantities shown on the solicitation.
Both regular and polymer modified asphaltic mixture will be available for use by the Department. It will
be at each District Administrator’s discretion as to which product to purchase.
Bid only lines of interest to you.
Please list plant location(s) and the associated Producer/Supplier Code for each line item you are
bidding. Note: The "Producer/Supplier Code" is the plant certification code and will begin with "APS"
followed by an eight-digit number.
LINE ITEMS 1-5 ARE REGULAR MIX
LINE ITEMS 6 - 10 ARE PG70-22M
LINE ITEMS 11 - 15 ARE PG76-22M
Bidder: Page 3 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
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For Example: IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE PLANT LOCATION AND ARE BIDDING REGULAR,
PG70-22M AND PG76-22M YOU WOULD BEGIN WITH:
Line Item 1 for Regular Mix with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
Line Item 6 for PG70-22M with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
Line Item 11 for PG76-22M with Plant Location and Producer/Supplier Code.
IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE PLANT LOCATION, CONTINUE WITH LINE ITEM 2 FOR
REGULAR, LINE ITEM 7 FOR PG70-22M AND LINE ITEM 12 FOR PG76-22M.
Unit price bid must not exceed two (2) digits to right of decimal. Unit price submitted beyond two (2)
digits will be rounded off to the nearest second digit.
Prices quoted shall include all costs incidental to any license or patent that may be held by any
company processing the materials bid on.
Must be bid in correct unit of measure shown to be considered for award. Quote submitted in any
other unit of measure will not be considered.
All Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application shall be sampled and accepted in accordance with the
standard method of sampling asphaltic materials as outlined in the Department’s Sampling Manual.
Low bidder(s) may be required to furnish samples for testing at no cost to the Department.
BASIS OF AWARD:
The contract for furnishing Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application herein specified for the period
indicated shall be awarded to the bidder(s) offering Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application at plants
which have been certified by the Department prior to award and complying with all details of this
solicitation as determined by the DOTD Procurement Director.
Note: It will be up to the District Administrator to select a certified plant closest to the jobsite based
upon the unit price bid and the current mileage factor. Mileage will be computed on the basis of $0.15
per mile for the first 41 miles, then $0.75 per mile thereafter.
Aggregates must be from an approved source listed on Approved Materials List: Aggregates.
Polymer Modified Asphalt PG70-22M and PG76-22M material must be from an approved source listed
on Approved Materials List: Asphaltic Materials.
Plants which are established and certified during the life of the contract may be considered for
supplemental award based on factors which are advantageous to the Department of Transportation
and Development. The decision will be based on the best interest of the Department as determined
by the DOTD Procurement Director. Awards will not be made if plant is within a radius of ten (10)
miles of a plant location which was awarded at the original contract award.
Discounts will be accepted but will not be considered in determining low bidder.
MATERIAL AVAILABILITY:
The successful bidder(s) will be required to have on hand or immediately available an adequate supply
of Asphaltic Mixture for Hot Application in order to meet the Department’s requirements, as ordered,
where ordered, during the life of the contract.
It will be the responsibility of the contractor to give the District Administrator a forty-eight (48) hour
notice as to when the plant will be out of operation and/or in the event that the plant is shut down
permanently.
Bidder: Page 4 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
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PURCHASE ORDERS:
Purchase orders will be issued by the Department. Each Purchase order will state an actual or
estimated quantity that is required and all other pertinent data necessary for the contractor. In no
event shall material be supplied without proper authorization.
INVOICES:
At the time of pick-up, the contractor is to make a receipt on his own form showing complete
description, the exact quantity supplied, unit price and extension. Such receipt must make reference
to the Purchase Order Number.
Upon acceptance by the Department, the contractor shall bill the Department by means of an invoice
and such invoice shall make reference to the Purchase Order Number on which material was
supplied.
Invoices shall be submitted by the contractor directly to the address shown on the Purchase Order.
Invoice price must agree with contract price.
Invoices will be paid by the Department within the discount period or within thirty (30) calendar days
from receipt of correct invoice. If contractor proposes a discount, discount period will start from receipt
of correct invoice.
PAYMENT:
In an effort to increase efficiencies and effectiveness as well as be strategic in utilizing technology and
resources, DOTD strongly encourages vendors to participate in accepting Electronic Funds Transfer
(EFT) payments.
EFT payments are sent from the State's bank directly to the payee's bank each weekday. The only
requirement is that you have an active checking or savings account at a financial institution that can
accept Automated Clearing House (ACH) credit files and remittance information electronically.
Additional information is available at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/osrap/vendor-information/
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:
The Department reserves the right to immediately terminate this contract prior to the end of the
contract period for unsatisfactory performance, unsatisfactory delivery, unsatisfactory service, failure
to meet specifications, misrepresentation by the contractor, fraud, collusion, conspiracy, or other
unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the State, conflict of contract provisions with
constitutional or statutory provisions of State or Federal Law, and/or any breach of contract.
The Department reserves the right to terminate this contract prior to the end of the contract period
upon giving a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor if it is considered in the best interest of the
Department.
Successful contractor may request cancellation of this contract upon giving a thirty (30) day written
notice to the DOTD Procurement Director.
All orders supplied in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract prior to
the effective date of any termination shall be paid for by the Department in accordance with the terms
of the contract, whereupon all obligations of both parties to the contract shall cease.
Guarantees shall apply to all items delivered prior to termination.
BIDDERS CERTIFICATION OF EEOC AND ADA COMPLIANCE:
The Department of Transportation and Development and the State of Louisiana is an equal
opportunity employer and looks to its contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to take
Bidder: Page 5 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
T-Number:
affirmative action to affect this commitment in its operations.
The contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Titles VI and VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, as
amended; Federal Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended; the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Fair Housing Act of
1968, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and Title II of the
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.
The contractor agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and shall render services under
this contract without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, political affiliation or disabilities.
Any act of discrimination committed by contractor, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations
when applicable shall be grounds for termination of this contract.
Bidder agrees to keep informed of and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and
regulations which affect his employees or prospective employees.
VENDOR REGISTRATION:
Vendor registration should be completed in LaPac prior to bid submission. This only applies to those
vendors that have not registered in LaPac.
Vendor registration must be completed prior to award.
Receipt of a solicitation or award cannot be relied upon as an assurance of receiving future
solicitations. In order to receive e-mail notification of solicitations/awards from this office, you must
enroll in the proper category on LaPac at the following web site:
https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubMain.cfm
Bidders who are a Louisiana or foreign LLC or corporation should be appropriately registered with the
Louisiana Secretary of State. Website: www.sos.la.gov/Phone 225-925-4704.
Bidder: Page 6 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
1 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
2 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
3 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
4 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
1 TON __________ ________________
Bidder: Page 7 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
5 Product ID: 11505 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,REGULAR
REGULAR HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF DOTD MS
SPEC 164-002, REVISED 7/16/2020 AND USE
APPROVED
PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
6 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
7 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
8 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
1 TON __________ ________________
Bidder: Page 8 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
9 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
10 Product ID: 11506 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG70-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
11 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
12 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
1 TON __________ ________________
Bidder: Page 9 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
T-Number:
LINE Description Quantity Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
13 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
14 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
15 Product ID: 11507 Product Category:30121500
ASPHALTIC MIXTURE,F/HOT APPL,PG76-22M
POLYMER MODIFIED HOT MIX MUST MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
DOTD MS SPEC 164- 004, REVISED 12/20/2017 AND
USE
APPROVED PRODUCTS FROM THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR AGGREGATES AND THE APPROVED
MATERIALS LIST
(AML) FOR ASPHALTIC MATERIAL
1 TON __________ ________________
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Bidder: Page 10 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
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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
Bidder: Page 11 of 15Invitation to bid: 3000026520
Open Date: 08/12/2026
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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
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INDIVIDUAL WILL BE INFORMED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.
29. INDEMNITY
CONTRACTOR AGREES, UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE OF A CLAIM OR ACTION, TO DEFEND THE CLAIM OR ACTION, OR TAKE
OTHER APPROPRIATE MEASURE, TO INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS AND ITS
EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS AND ACTIONS FOR BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE
FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. CONTRACTOR IS OBLIGATED TO INDEMNIFY ONLY
TO THE EXTENT OF THE FAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FROM BODILY
INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE FAULT OF THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, ITS AGENTS OR ITS
EMPLOYEES.
30. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
ATTENTION: R.S. 39:1594(C)(4) REQUIRES EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN AND SUBMIT BIDS TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU
MUST INDICATE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE SIGNER OF THIS BID.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL BIDDING, THE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS
REPRESENTED BY THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID. THE NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER IS
REPRESENTED BY THE CONTACT PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAGOV SUPPLIER PORTAL USER LOG-IN ID.
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:
1. THE SIGNER OF THIS BID IS EITHER A CORPORATE OFFICER WHO IS LISTED ON THE MOST CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT
ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR A MEMBER OF A PARTNERSHIP OR PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM AS REFLECTED IN
THE MOST CURRENT PARTNERSHIP RECORDS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE. A COPY OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OR
PARTNERSHIP RECORD MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
2. THE SIGNER OF THE BID IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BIDDER AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THIS BID AS EVIDENCED BY
DOCUMENTS SUCH AS, CORPORATE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL, ETC. IF THIS APPLIES A COPY
OF THE RESOLUTION, CERTIFICATION, OR OTHER SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED HERETO.
3. THE BIDDER HAS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AN AFFIDAVIT OR RESOLUTION OR OTHER
ACKNOWLEDGED/ AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT INDICATING THAT THE SIGNER IS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR PUBLIC
CONTRACTS. A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
4. THE SIGNER OF THE BID HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BIDDER AS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT BIDS ON THE BIDDER'S
VENDOR REGISTRATION ON FILE WITH THIS OFFICE.
31. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.S. 39: 2192, IN AWARDING CONTRACTS AFTER AUGUST 15, 2010, ANY PUBLIC
ENTITY IS AUTHORIZED TO REJECT A PROPOSAL OR BID FROM, OR NOT AWARD THE CONTRACT TO, A BUSINESS IN WHICH ANY
INDIVIDUAL WITH AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF FIVE PERCENT OR MORE, HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR HAS ENTERED A PLEA OF
GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY STATE FELONY OR EQUIVALENT FEDERAL FELONY CRIME COMMITTED IN THE
SOLICITATION OR EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OR BID AWARDED UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING PUBLIC CONTRACTS UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 38 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, OR THE LOUISIANA PROCUREMENT
CODE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 39.
32. FEDERAL CLAUSES, IF APPLICABLE
ANTI-KICKBACK CLAUSE
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE MANDATE DICTATED BY THE COPELAND "ANTI-KICKBACK" ACT WHICH
PROVIDES THAT EACH CONTRACTOR OR SUBGRANTEE SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM INDUCING, BY ANY MEANS, ANY PERSON
EMPLOYED IN THE COMPLETION OF WORK, TO GIVE UP ANY PART OF THE COMPENSATION TO WHICH HE IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED.
CLEAN AIR ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 306 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE
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UNDER NON-EXEMPT CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING FACILITIES.
ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY RECOGNIZES THE MANDATORY STANDARDS AND POLICIES RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHICH
ARE CONTAINED IN THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ENERGY POLICY AND
CONSERVATION ACT (P.L. 94-163).
CLEAN WATER ACT
THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY AGREES TO ADHERE TO THE PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STANDARDS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 508 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE
UNDER NON-EXEMPT FEDERAL CONTRACTS, GRANTS OR LOANS OF FACILITIES INCLUDED ON THE EPA LIST OF VIOLATING
FACILITIES.
ANTI-LOBBYING AND DEBARMENT ACT
THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES IN THE ANTI-LOBBYING ACT AND THE DEBARMENT
ACT.
33. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 39:1602.1, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ANY BID WITH A VALUE OF $100,000 OR MORE AND TO
VENDORS WITH FIVE OR MORE EMPLOYEES:
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 ISRAEL-CONTROLLED TERRITORIES, WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT TO
ACCOMPLISH A BOYCOTT OR DIVESTMENT OF ISRAEL. THE BIDDER HAS ALSO NOT RETALIATED AGAINST ANY PERSON OR OTHER
ENTITY FOR REPORTING SUCH REFUSAL, TERMINATION, OR COMERCIALLY LIMITING ACTIONS. THE STATE RESERVES THE 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.
34. PROHIBITION OF COMPANIES THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. 39:1602.2, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ANY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS, COMPETITIVE SEALED
PROPOSALS, OR CONTRACTS WITH A VALUE OF $100,000 OR MORE INVOLVING A FOR-PROFIT COMPANY WITH AT LEAST FIFTY
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED BY LAW, BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION OR ENTERING INTO THIS
CONTRACT, THE BIDDER, PROPOSER, OR CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE COMPANY DOES NOT HAVE A PRACTICE, POLICY, GUIDANCE, OR DIRECTIVE THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST A FIREARM
ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION BASED SOLELY ON THE ENTITY’S OR ASSOCIATION’S STATUS AS A FIREARM ENTITY OR
FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION;
2. THE COMPANY WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A FIREARM ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATION DURING THE TERM OF
THE CONTRACT BASED SOLELY ON THE ENTITY’S OR ASSOCIATION’S STATUS AS A FIREARM ENTITY OR FIREARM TRADE
ASSOCIATION.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT THE RESPONSE OF THE BIDDER, PROPOSER, OR CONTRACTOR IF THIS
CERTIFICATION IS SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED TO BE FALSE, AND TO TERMINATE ANY CONTRACT AWARDED BASED ON SUCH A
FALSE RESPONSE OR IF THE CERTIFICATION IS NO LONGER TRUE.
35. CERTIFICATION OF NO FEDERAL SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT
BY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING ANY BID FOR $25,000 OR MORE, THE BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THEIR COMPANY, ANY
SUBCONTRACTORS, OR PRINCIPALS ARE NOT SUSPENDED OR DEBARRED BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IN "AUDIT REQUIREMENTS IN SUBPART F OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
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BUDGET'S UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS"
(FORMERLY OMB CIRCULAR A-133).
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36. SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA LAW, ALL CORPORATIONS (SEE, LA R.S. 12:262.1) AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (SEE, LA
R.S. 12:1308.2) MUST BE REGISTERED AND IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE IN ORDER TO HOLD A
PURCHASE ORDER AND/OR CONTRACT OVER $25,000.
37. ALL BID AMOUNTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS.
38. INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION
BY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING A BID, THE BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THE PRICE SUBMITTED WAS INDEPENDENTLY ARRIVED AT
WITHOUT COLLUSION.
39. E-VERIFY
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LA R.S. 23:995 AND FEDERAL LAW PERTAINING TO E-VERIFY IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT.
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- Enriched
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- Open Date
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- Bid Number
- 3000026520
- Date Issued
- 07/21/2026
