Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50005-002982

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Solicits Dental Anesthetics (Cook Waite, Septodont, Dentsply Pharm, Cetylite, Steptodont Inc.)

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is seeking bids for the supply of dental anesthetics for use in dental procedures at its New Orleans campus. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans - Purchasing Department (Contact: Deborah Holmes) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Cook Waite (highlighted as primary OEM for several anesthetics) - Septodont - Dentsply Pharm - Cetylite - Steptodont Inc. - Products Requested: - Lidocaine HCl 2% with Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Cook Waite or equivalent), 500 boxes - Lidocaine HCl 2% with Epinephrine 1:50,000 (Cook Waite or equivalent), 20 boxes - Marcaine 0.5% with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (Cook Waite or equivalent), 120 boxes - Carbocaine 3% Mepivacaine Hydrochloride (Cook Waite or equivalent), 40 boxes - Septocaine 4% Articaine Hydrochloride with Epinephrine (Septodont or equivalent), 240 boxes - Oraqix Periodontal Gel 2.5% (Dentsply Pharm or equivalent), 60 boxes - Citanest 4% Plain (Dentsply Pharm or equivalent), 12 boxes - Mepivacaine HCl 2% with Levo 1:20,000 (Steptodont Inc. or equivalent), 20 boxes - Cetacaine Topical Anesthetic Spray (Cetylite or equivalent), 48 units - Blanket purchase order for anesthetics - Freight (inside delivery) - Notable Requirements: - All products must be delivered to 1100 Florida Ave, 1st Floor, New Orleans, LA - "Or equivalent" language allows for alternative brands meeting specifications - Delivery must be inside only, attention to specific personnel - Option to extend contract up to 60 months - Emphasis on supplier diversity and compliance with state/federal regulations

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of dental supplies for the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. The bid opening is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Vendors are required to submit sealed bids to the Purchasing Department at LSU Health Sciences Center. The procurement encourages participation from diverse businesses, including minority, women, and small historically underutilized businesses. Contact for inquiries is Denise Youngblood.

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