This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from Louisiana State University (LSU) for a drone system. The system must include integrated multispectral, high-resolution RGB, and GPS capabilities for research, teaching, and education in pest monitoring. Key specifications include flight time, payload capacity, sensor resolution, and GPS integration. The bid must also include batteries, chargers, protective cases, spare parts, and extended landing gear. Onsite technical training and support for approximately three 8-hour days for six people are required. All items must have a minimum of a 1-year warranty. Bids are to be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Shipping costs must be included in the bid price. LSU is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes.
The bid must be received by LSU Procurement no later than June 4, 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.
All items must have a minimum of 1 year of warranty.
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.
Suppliers providing a bid/quote in response to an LSU solicitation must be set up in the university's new procurement system Workday for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. Suppliers should complete the online supplier registration form prior to submitting a bid response and/or the bid due date and time.
The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. In such cases, LSU reserves the right to purchase goods or services on the open market and surcharge the supplier with costs in excess of the contract price.
The bid notice states that any bids sent directly to the buyer of record will not be forwarded to the return bid to email. Also, if any submittal is received late, LSU will not consider the late submittals. Late bids will not be accepted per LAC 34:XIII. 515. B.