This is an invitation to bid for a term contract to provide moving, assembly, and disassembly services for gymnastics equipment and the installation and removal of a portable basketball court for Louisiana State University (LSU). Bids are due by May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT and must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options for renewal. Suppliers must provide qualified personnel, trucks with trailers, and uniforms. Criminal history checks are required for all employees. LSU reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. The bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU destination.
The bid due date and time is May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Bids must be received by LSU Procurement by this date and time.
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. In such cases, the supplier and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements, and bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.
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 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. Additionally, suppliers must supply three references for manual labor contracts within the last three years specific to setting up/breaking down strength training/gymnastics equipment.
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. 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. Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:1695.
Supplier inquiries, if a supplier is in doubt as to the meaning of any part or requirement of this solicitation, may submit a written request for interpretation to the buyer of record. Written 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.
