Sealed bids are due by 2 PM Central Daylight Time on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Bids must be submitted on the provided forms, with original signatures and supporting documents. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivery to the specified location. Payment terms are net 30 days after invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The university is exempt from sales/use tax. The bid includes a drone for aerial mapping and imagery tasks, with training included. The drone must have interchangeable sensor payloads. The successful bidder agrees to replace the unit with a new piece of equipment if the same problem occurs three times in the first year.
Bids must be received at the address specified in the invitation for bids prior to bid opening time in order to be considered. Any bid received after bid opening time will be returned to sender unopened. The bid opening time is 2 PM Central Daylight Time on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Invoices shall be submitted to: Northwestern State University, Business Affairs, Accounts Payable Section, St. Denis Hall, Natchitoches, LA ****.
The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the ITB.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the quality of the products to be supplied, their conformity with specifications, the purposes for which they are required, and the time for delivery.
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract.
