Description
The State of Louisiana, through Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC), is soliciting bids for a set of welding machinery, guns, and related accessories to be used at the Livingston campus. The solicitation (Bid No. 40023‑S27006) requires exact items with no substitutions, and vendors must submit typed or ink‑written bids by the closing date. Delivery must occur after July 1 2026, with a firm price for up to a 36‑month contract term, and payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt via electronic funds transfer, LaCarte card, or check. The award may be made on an all‑or‑none, grouped, or separate‑item basis, and the state may exercise a preference for Louisiana‑manufactured products.
• Items include specific welding ovens, guns, MIG machines, cables, and a cutting machine (quantities range from 1‑3 each).
• No substitutions allowed; proprietary brand names only.
• Bid submission deadline: 11 Nov 2026 @ 11:00 AM (postal or email).
• Bid opening: 11 Nov 2026 @ 11:00 AM (optional attendance).
• Contract term up to 36 months, renewable for two additional 12‑month periods at the same price.
• Payment terms: net 30 days, electronic preferred; cash discounts ≤ 1 % for early payment.
• Preference may be claimed for products manufactured in Louisiana and for a Louisiana‑resident workforce.
• Vendor must certify compliance with all terms, non‑collusion, and not be debarred by GSA.