Gui Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the contractor must ensure all work adheres to all specs provided in addition to all local, national, federal, and VA standards, specs, and guidelines.

The bid notice states that the government will solicit and award using the policies and procedures under FAR Part 12. he government will solicit and award using the policies and procedures under far part 12.

The bid notice states that by submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. by submitting an offer, the vendor is self certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency.

The bid responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

The bid submission deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 am CST. The trip itself is scheduled from June 1 to June 5, 2026.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette adheres to Net 60 payment terms. All other payment terms must be disclosed with the bid, as stricter payment terms may lead to bid rejection.

The manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by UL Lafayette and specified in the solicitation. In such cases, the bidder and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements, and bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.

The intent is to award this bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. UL Lafayette reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest.

Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. In accordance with Louisiana R. S. 39:1594, the person signing the bid must be a corporate officer, a member of a partnership, or an authorized representative with supporting documentation of authority. Bidders must also submit a certificate of insurance with the bid submission or provide specific policy details.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. Where the university has determined the vendor to be in default, UL Lafayette reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the vendor with costs in excess of the contract price.

It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit and examine the job site, take measurements to his/her own satisfaction and determine conditions under which work is to be done. To visit the job site and for further information, prospective bidders are to contact Lorita Raymond at ****.

Written inquiries must be received in the UL Lafayette Office of Purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids.

The bid must be submitted by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

The bid notice states that payment will be made within 30 days from receipt of products in satisfactory condition, or within 30 days from receipt of invoice, whichever is later, assuming there is no prompt payment discount provision.

The bid will be awarded on the basis of the lowest total cost as determined by the college.

The bidder must be a Louisiana licensed contractor who is licensed to perform the work as outlined in the solicitation and must be fully qualified under any state or local licensing law for contractors in effect at the time and at the location of the work before submitting his bid.

If the vendor fails to make delivery within a satisfactory time as determined by the college, the college reserves the right to cancel the item and to purchase it elsewhere, charging the increase in price and cost of handling, if any, to the vendor making the original unsatisfactory or late delivery.

The bidder is advised to carefully consider all college physical features and activities and occupancies by faculty, staff and students, and to plan activities so as not to disrupt the normal operations and activities of the college except as expressly permitted by the college in writing. The bidder shall be especially aware of existing electric, gas, water, telephone and/or other utilities and facilities which may be in the way of or adjacent to the work, and shall take appropriate action to protect these utilities during the work. Every effort has been made to accurately show all pertinent surface and subsurface features accurately. For self-assurance, the bidder may examine available drawings and documents related to college premises. Such examinations may be made only in the offices of the college facility services as part of the nonmandatory prebid conference.

It shall be specifically agreed and understood that the bidders may attend the bid opening. They shall, whenever any award is considered, furnish specific samples for examination upon request by the college.

All questions must be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 28th, 2025 by 12:00pm CST. A final 48-hour period after the issuance of the addendum will be granted for questions which are directly related only to the answers provided in the addendum.