STATE OF LOUISIANA
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AGENCY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
PURCHASING AGENT: Susan Tucek
BID NUMBER
EMAIL: bids@sowela.edu
85691
BID OPENING DATE/TIME:
PAYMENT TERMS
DELIVERY TERMS/FOB POINT
05/21/26
10:00 AM
NET 30 DAY
FOB DESTINATION
VENDOR NAME
DELIVER BID BEFORE OPENING DATE/TIME TO:
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUSAN TUCEK
3820 SEN J B JOHNSTON AVENUE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
EMAIL ADDRESS:
THESE ITEMS ARE BEING REQUESTED FOR
SIGNATURE:
DELIVERY TO:
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DATE:
3810 SEN J B JOHNSTON AVENUE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
EXTENDED AMOUNT
ORDERED
PRICE
1
ANATOMAGE VIRTUAL CADAVER
1
EA
TABLE WITH 6 REAL-HUMAN
CADAVERS, 1,500+ REAL PATIENT
CASES, HISTOLOGY SLIDES, PRO-
SECTIONS, 309 ANIMAL CT/MRI, SEG-
MENTED DOG, CAT, FROG, MOUSE
& MONKEY
ALSO INCLUDES:
*SOFTWARE
*ONLINE TRAINING
*ONE YEAR WARRANTY WITH SOFT-
WARE UPGRADE & TECH SUPPORT
*TABLE ON CLOUD
*MONITOR
2
SHIPPING CRATE
1
EA
3
PROTECTIVE HARDCOVER FOR
MONITOR
1
EA
4
ADDITIONAL 4 YEAR WARRANTY
EXTENSION FOR TABLE
1
EA
5
SHIPPING
1
JOB
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION
6
INSTALLATION
QUANTITY UNIT
ORDERED
1
JOB
7
REPLACEMENT COMPUTER :
*MOTHERBOARD: ASROCK Z890
PRO-A LGA1851
*CPU: ULTRA 7 - 265 (LGA1851)
*GPU: RTX 5060 TI (MSI VENTUS 2X)
*RAM: 32 GB (DDR5) G.SKILL
*SSD: 2TB SSD (SAMSUNG EVO870)
*PSU: 850W (CORSAIR RM850X)
*WIFI/BLUETOOTH: TP-LINK TX55E
ARCHER AX3000
1
EA
UNIT
PRICE
EXTENDED AMOUNT
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Number: 85691
Due Date/Time: 05/21/26 09:45 AM CST
Bid Opening Time: 05/21/26 10:00 AM
CST
Submit Bid to:
Office of Purchasing
3820 Sen. J. Bennett
Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, LA, 70615
Buyer of Record:
Susan Tucek
bids@sowela.edu
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited and will be
received by the issuing SOWELA Technical Community College (SOWELA)
Campus/Department at the “Submit Bid To” address stated above, until the specified due
date and time. The bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid. The
Purchasing Office is not responsible for any delays.
2. Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. In accordance
with Louisiana R.S. 39:1594, the person signing the bid must be: (1) a corporate officer listed
on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the
bid is that of any member of a partnership or partnership in commendam listed in the most
current partnership records on file with the secretary of state; or (2) an authorized
representative of the corporation, partnership, or other legal entity and the Bidder submits or
provides upon request a corporate resolution, certification as to the corporate principal, or
other documents indicating authority which are acceptable to the public entity, including
registration on an electronic Internet database maintained by the public entity; or (3) entity
has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state in which the public entity is
located, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the
names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts.
3. When bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Bid Number and submission
must be received by bid deadline.
4. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.
5. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or
other forms of alteration to unit prices are to be initialed by the Bidder.
6. Bid prices shall include all delivery charges paid by the vendor, F.O.B. SOWELA Destination,
unless otherwise provided in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and
itemized on the SOWELA purchase order are subject to rejection and non-payment.
7. Payment terms: Net 30 after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery and
acceptance, whichever is later.
8. By signing this solicitation, the Bidder certifies compliance with all general instructions to
Bidders, terms, conditions and specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made
without collusion or fraud.
9. MANDATORY bid requirements are detailed immediately following the Standard Terms &
Conditions section.
10. Quantities listed in these specifications are approximate and are not guaranteed by the
College. The College reserves the right to increase or reduce quantity as needed if in the best
interest of the College.
STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all SOWELA solicitations, unless otherwise
specifically amended and provided for in the special terms and conditions, specifications, or other
solicitation documents. In the event of conflict between the General Instructions to Bidders or
Standard Terms & Conditions and the Special Terms & Conditions, the Special Terms & Conditions
shall govern.
Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited
to: the Louisiana Procurement Code (R.S. 39:1551-1736); Purchasing Rules and Regulations (Title 34
of the Louisiana Administrative Code); Executive Orders; and the terms, conditions, and
specifications stated in this solicitation.
1. Bid Delivery and Receipt
To be considered, Bidders may submit bids electronically to bids@sowela.edu or physically by mail
or hand-delivery.
When a bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Bid Number and must be received
by the bid deadline.
If the bid is sent by mail or express delivery, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate
mailing envelope with the notation "Bid Enclosed" on the face thereof. Such bids shall be sent by
Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
SOWELA Technical Community College Business Office Attention Susan Tucek,
3820 Senator J Bennett Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615.
The Bid shall be sealed in an opaque envelope. The bid envelope shall be identified on the outside
with the name of the project, and the name, address, and license number of the Bidder.
The envelope shall not contain multiple bid forms, and will be received until the time specified and
at the place specified in the Advertisement for Bids. It shall be the specific responsibility of the Bidder
to deliver his sealed bid to SOWELA Technical Community College Business Office at the appointed
place and prior to the announced time for the opening of bids. Late delivery of a bid for any reason,
including late delivery by United States Mail, or express delivery, shall disqualify the bid.
2. Bid Forms
Bids are to be submitted on and in accordance with the SOWELA solicitation forms provided and
must be signed by an authorized agent of the vendor. Bids submitted on other forms or in other price
formats may be considered informal and may be rejected in part or in their entirety. Bids submitted
in pencil and/or bids containing no original signature indicating the Bidder’s intent to be bound will
not be accepted.
3. Interpretation of Solicitation/Bidder Inquiries
If Bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any part or requirement of this solicitation, Bidder may
submit a written request for interpretation to the Buyer-of-Record at the bids@sowela.edu. Written
inquiries must be received in the SOWELA Office of Purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days
prior to the opening of bids and shall be clearly cross-referenced to the relevant
solicitation/specification in question. No decisions or actions shall be executed by any Bidder as a
result of oral discussions with any SOWELA employee or consultant. Any interpretation of the
documents will be made by formal addendum only, issued by the SOWELA Office of Purchasing, and
mailed or delivered to all Bidders known to have received the solicitation. SOWELA shall not be
responsible for any other interpretations or assumptions made by Bidder.
4. Bid Opening
Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract
award will be given at bid opening or during the evaluation process. Written bid tabulations will not
be furnished. Bids may be examined within 72 hours after bid opening. Information pertaining to
completed files may be secured by submitting a written request to the Buyer-of-Record at the email
address shown in header.
5. Special Accommodations
Any “qualified individual with a disability” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who has
submitted a bid and desires to attend the public bid opening, must notify the SOWELA Office of
Purchasing in writing not later than seven days prior to the bid opening date of their need for special
accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed prior
to the bid opening.
6. Standards of Quality
Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations,
and the specifications contained in the solicitation. 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.
The 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 product specified in the
solicitation.
7. New Products/Warranty/Patents
All products bid for purchase must be new, never previously used, of the manufacturer’s current
model and/or packaging, and of the best quality as measured by acceptable trade standards. No
remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular products will be considered for purchase unless
otherwise specified. The manufacturer’s standard published warranty and provisions shall apply,
unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by SOWELA and specified in the solicitation.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.