Sealed bids are solicited for boat charters (coastal/offshore term contract). Bids are due by 11:00 AM CT on July 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items. Payment terms are within 30 days after receipt of invoice or delivery and acceptance. Suppliers must be set up in LSU's procurement system. Insurance requirements, including maritime coverage, are detailed. Captains must have extensive experience in scientific research and offshore operations. A mandatory pre-voyage safety briefing is required for each departure. Incident reporting to LSU's Office of Risk Management is mandatory. The contract period is from the date of award to June 30, 2027, with two 12-month renewal options. Estimated quantities are for solicitation purposes only; LSU is not obligated to purchase any specific amount. Pricing must be firm for the duration of the contract.
Bids must be received by LSU Procurement by 11:00 AM CT on July 16, 2026. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure the bid is received by LSU Procurement by the indicated due date and time.
Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later. 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 manufacturers standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by LSU and specified in the solicitation.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items.
Suppliers must be set up in the university's new procurement system, Workday. Suppliers providing a bid/quote in response to a LSU solicitation must be setup in the university's new procurement system Workday for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order.
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation. Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.
Submitting bids on other forms or in other price formats may be considered informal and may be rejected. Bids submitted on other forms or in other price formats may be considered informal and may be rejected in part or in its entirety.