50001-2901-1.pdf

INVITATION TO BID- ADDENDUM 01 BID DUE DATE AND TIME

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE

09/22/2026 11:00 AM CT

SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002901

SUPPLIER #

SUPPLIER NAME AND ADDRESS

RETURN BID TO

lsubids@lsu.edu

Buyer Sharday Warner Mckinley

Buyer Phone

Buyer Email swarner@lsu.edu

Issue Date 08/21/2026

TITLE: LSU CAMPUS -WIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION AND TESTING -Term Contract

Addendum 01: Notice is given to all parties that this solicitation is amended by the University as stated herein. This Addendum is hereby made an official part of this solicitation. See attached

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General Instructions to Suppliers

1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited, and will be received by LSU Procurement at the "Return Bid To" address stated above, until the specified due date and time.

2. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.

3. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit price are to be initialed by the supplier.

4. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU/Destination and inclusive of any and all applicable shipping and handling charges unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and itemized on the LSU purchase order are subject to rejection and non-payment.

5. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.

6. By signing this solicitation, the supplier certifies compliance with all general instructions to suppliers, terms, conditions and specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud.

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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE CITY, STATE ZIP

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LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ACCESS UNIVERSITY Rev. 2/25

ADDENDUM NO. 1

RFQ-0000002901: LSU CAMPUS -WIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION

AND TESTING -Term Contract

1. Is the anticipated number of backflow assemblies to be inspected and tested approximately 206, or does LSU expect the successful bidder to inspect and test the additional assemblies listed in Appendix A?

Appendix A is the more accurate list that we have. Part of this contract is to help LSU understand our backflows and help us to update our registry, including attaching ID tags (tags will be provided)

2. If the actual number of assemblies exceeds 206, will each additional assembly be compensated at the awarded per-device unit price?

Yes, LSU will update the quantities and compensate based on the awarded unit rate.

3. Are duplicate entries in Appendix A intended to represent separate assemblies, or should they be treated as duplicate inventory records?

If they are found to be truly duplicate, then our records will be updated accordingly. Duplicates will be removed.

4. Will LSU provide an updated or verified inventory before work begins so the actual number of assemblies and locations can be confirmed?

Unfortunately, the inventory will not be completely accurate until after the contract has been awarded. LSU will honor and backflows that are discovered and added.

5. For assemblies that fail inspection and require a retest after repairs, can retests be coordinated with other scheduled campus work, or should the contractor anticipate separate trips for individual retests?

Mobilization to repair or reinspect backflow preventers can be coordinated with other campus work.

Only if we don't incur a delay that could cause LSU to be in violation.

6. Does this solicitation require a specific Louisiana plumbing license or any other contractor license to perform the work?

(See page 9 – Supplier and Personnel Qualifications)

7. Must the individuals performing the backflow inspections and testing hold a specific certification, such as a certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification?

No – see Page 9 for required certifications

8. If Frontline Construction Group does not have the required backflow testing certification in-house, would we be permitted to partner with or subcontract a properly licensed and certified plumbing/backflow testing company to perform those services?

See Page 12 – Subcontractors - must meet the same licensing, certification, insurance, safety, and documentation requirements applicable to that portion of the work.

9. Could you provide information regarding the approximate number and types of backflow preventers that LSU expects the successful contractor to inspect and test under this contract?

See Appendix A – beginning page 16 for the list of backflow preventers.

10. Could you provide additional information regarding the anticipated term of the contract and, if available, the estimated annual or total contract value or anticipated volume of work?

See Page 21 of bid specifications for LSU Terms and Conditions for this contract.

End of Addendum No. 1