X-Ray Spectrometer - DOTD
| Agency: | State Government of Louisiana |
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| State: | Louisiana |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD11472087685705451 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | 3000022733 |
| Source: | Members Only |
| bid number | description | date issued | bid open date/time | help |
| 3000022733 |
X-Ray Spectrometer - DOTD
Original: 3000022733 Attachments: Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-10 Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10 |
04/08/2024 |
04/30/2024
10:00:00 AM CT |
107001 |
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Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions and Vendor Q&A Date Issued: 0
Addendum 1: 3000022733-1 Attachments: Addendum No. 1 Attachment C - Specifications - Pages 1-2 Revised Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-10 |
04/24/2024 |
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office of State Procurement
INVITATION TO BID
RESPONSES WILL BE
PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE
PHYSICAL ADDRESS BELOW
04/30/2024
10:00 AM CST
TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC ONLINE
RESPONSE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Vendor No.:___________________
Solicitation: 3000022733
Opening Date: 04/30/2024
Vendor Name and Address: (to be completed by Vendor)
SUBMIT NON-ELECTRONIC RESPONSE TO:
Office of State Procurement
1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
RFx Number: 3000022733
Version: 1
Buyer: MICHAEL ASNES
Buyer Phone: 225-342-5564
E-Mail: michael.asnes@la.gov
Scheduled Begin Date:
Scheduled End Date:
T-Number:
Ship To Address:
DOTD
Jason Davis
Amar RaghavendraBUILDING 2
5080 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
ONLINE BID RESPONSE LINK
https://lagoverpvendor.doa.louisiana.gov/rfx?sapsrm_boid=1E947E482E021EDEBB89FDE57B628045
QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
1.______ Have you reviewed all attachments to the bid invitation and answered all questions?
2.______ Have you entered pricing, or attached the pricing sheet (if applicable) to the bid
response?
3.______ Have you attached / included all required files to the bid response?
4.______ Have you attached the signature page to the bid response?
5.______ Delivery will be made this number of days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
6.______ %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.
Required
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Name of Solicitation: X-Ray Spectrometer - DOTD
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:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Signature of Authorized Bidder
TITLE
Name of Bidder
(Typed or printed)
DATE
Invitation to bid: 3000022733
Open Date: 04/30/2024
T-Number:
Bidder:
Page 2 of 9
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 1-10
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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Method of Award:
It is the intent of the State to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications. The State further reserves the right to reject
individual line items from the award
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DOTD 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.
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Description
Quantity
1 Product Category:41115400
1
Benchtop Wavelength X-Ray Spectrometer
This specification covers the requirements for an x-ray
fluorescence spectrometer for the analysis of cementitious
materials and aggregates.
Brand: Rigaku, Bruker, Panalytical or equal
Model: Supermini 200, S6 Jaguar, Zetium WDXRF or
equal
Unit Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
EA __________ ________________
Invitation to bid: 3000022733
Open Date: 04/30/2024
T-Number:
Bidder:
Page 3 of 9
LINE
Description
Quantity Unit
>The X-ray fluorescence spectrometer system must
include and be accompanied by the following:
•A Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF)
spectrometer with an X-ray tube operating at a minimum
of 200-Watt X-ray power.
Electrical:100-120V, 50/60 Hz, 15-20A or 230V, SOHz,
33A outlet.
•Spectrometer must include a 3-position crystal changer
with the following or equivalent crystals for elemental
analysis from Fluorine to Uranium in the periodic table.
o LiF200
o PET
o Multilayer crystal
•Capability to test cement, cementitious material
substitutes, and aggregates.
•Allow loading of a minimum of 12 samples for unattended
measurement.
•Allow samples to be added or removed while analysis is
in progress.
•Accommodate samples with a minimum diameter of 31
mm prepared with a pellet press or fused bead system.
•Must meet ASTM C114 testing requirements for accuracy
and precision.
>The software provided must have the capability of
qualitative, quantitative, and semi-
quantitative "standard-less" analyses based on
Fundamental Parameters.
>Training must be at least two days and include three
DOTD employees. It should provide an on-site
demonstration of the operation and features of the system
using a Louisiana DOTD-provided sample.
Specify Brand Bidding: _______
Specify Model Bidding: _______
Specify X-Ray Power Bidding: _______
Specify Electrical Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding 3-Position Crystal Changer: YES_____
NO_____
Specify Crystals Bidding: ___________
Specify Bidding able to test cement, cementitious material
substitutes, and aggregates: YES_____ NO_____
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Invitation to bid: 3000022733
Open Date: 04/30/2024
T-Number:
Bidder:
Page 4 of 9
LINE
Description
Specify minimum loading quantity of samples for
unattended measurement Bidding: _______
Specify Bidding samples can be added or removed while
analysis is in progress: YES_____ NO______
Specify Sample Diameter Bidding: ________
Specify Bidding meets ASTM C114 testing requirements
for accuracy and precision: YES_____ NO_____
Specify Bidding software provided has capability of
qualitative, quantitative, and semi--quantitative
"standard-less" analyses based on Fundamental
Parameters: YES_____ NO_____
Specify on-site training days Bidding: _______
Specify number of DOTD employees included in training
Bidding: _________
Specify Delivery ARO Bidding: _______
Quantity Unit
Unit
Price
Extended
Amount
Invitation to bid: 3000022733
Open Date: 04/30/2024
T-Number:
Bidder:
Page 5 of 9
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 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. BIDS SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
A. BID 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 SPECIFICED IN THE SOLICITATION OR SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE VENDOR PORTAL,
WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, PRIOR TO BID OPENING TIME AND DATE INDICATED 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 AT THE ADDRESS LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION OR VIA THE ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL
BEFORE THE BID OPENING TIME AND DATE. ENTIRE BID SHOULD BE RETURNED, EXCEPT ITEM PAGES NOT BID.
14. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
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
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