Contract
All solicitation specifications, terms and conditions are made part of this purchase/release
order as if fully reproduced herein. This order shall not be amended by any vendor
contract, form, etc. Departments are expressly prohibited from signing any vendor
forms.
Applicable Law
This contract shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the
State of Louisiana. The Nineteenth Judicial District Court for the Parish of East
Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over
and shall be the exclusive forum for adjudication of any and all actions between the
State and Vendor for any claim or cause of action arising under or by virtue of this
contract, whether the action is on the contract or for breach of the contract or whether
the action is for declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief.
Delivery
Vendor is responsible for making timely delivery as specified in this order. Vendor
shall promptly notify the LSU Department and/or Procurement Office of any unforeseen
delays beyond its control.
Awarded Products
Only those awarded brands and numbers stated in this order are approved for delivery,
acceptance, and payment purposes. Any substitutions require prior approval of the
Procurement Office. Any defect in any product may cause its rejection.
Taxes
LSU is exempt from all Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. Resident and
non-resident firms acknowledge their responsibility for the payment of all taxes duly
accessed by the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions for which they are
liable, including but not limited to: franchise taxes, privilege taxes, sales taxes,
use taxes, ad valorem taxes, etc.
Vendor Invoices / Payment Terms
Invoices shall reference the order number, vendor’s packing list/delivery ticket number,
shipping/delivery date, etc. Invoices are to be itemized and billed in accordance
with the order, show the amount of any prompt payment discount, and shall be submitted
on the vendor’s own invoice form. Invoices submitted by the vendor’s supplier are
not acceptable. Unless otherwise contracted, payment is to be made within 30 days
after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever
is later.
Assignment of Contract / Contract Proceeds
Vendor shall not assign, sublet or transfer its contractual responsibilities, or payment
proceeds thereof, to another party without the prior written consent and approval
of the Procurement Office.
Terms and Conditions for Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts
Rev: 10/1/24