Baton Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice mentions that payment for dredging operations will be made on an hourly rate basis, as described in the Dredging and Option Dredging Items paragraph. It also notes that payment will cease under specific conditions, such as when the dredge is released from the contract or if there are issues with pump performance. The notice also refers to Executive Orders regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors.

The bid notice implies that contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) to receive a government contract award. It also mentions that the contractor must have a current certification from the National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) for the hopper dredge instrumentation system.

The bid notice states that failure by the contractor to report required data within the specified time window may result in withholding of up to 10% of the contract progress payment.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this dredge project is between $10,000,**** and $25,000,****.

The equipment must be delivered and set up on or before June 30, 2026.

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 bid notice specifies that the equipment must include a 12-month warranty or more.

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.

The bid notice mentions that delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R. S. 39:1695. Supplier penalties to the contrary shall be null and void.

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.

The bid must be received by LSU Procurement Services no later than May 12, 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 bid notice specifies that the field planter must include a 12-month warranty.

The bid notice states that the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items, on an all or none basis.

Suppliers must be set up in LSU's new procurement system (Workday) for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. They should complete the online supplier registration form prior to submitting a bid response.

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 excess costs.

Supplier inquiries for interpretation of the solicitation must be received in the procurement office no later than 4:30 PM CST four business days prior to the opening of bids.