This is a public tender notice from Louisiana State University (LSU) for Pool Maintenance and Water Quality Control Services. The bid is due on May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Bids must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include daily chlorine and pH testing, monthly full chemical testing, vacuuming with scuba equipment by a CPO certified operator, and emergency call-out services. The supplier must also provide chemicals and chemical storage. The contract period is from the date of award until June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal. Suppliers must be established for at least three years in the pool management industry and have experience with collegiate or competitive pool environments. Criminal history checks for all personnel are required.
The bid must be received by LSU Procurement no later than May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.
The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by LSU and specified in the solicitation.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of the university to award all items on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The awarded supplier must have been established as a business in the pool management industry for a minimum of three 3 years. Experience shall include a collegiate or competitive pool environment of 600,000 gallons of water or more.
If LSU determines that supplier services have resulted in deficiencies/inaccuracies that caused job delays or supplier provides services without prior written approval by LSU Athletics, LSU Athletics has the right to deduct 10% from that specific job rate for the time of when the infraction occurred.
Supplier inquiries must be received in the procurement office no later than 4:30 pm CST four 4 business days prior to the opening of bids.