(5) ELEVATORS MODERNIZATIONS AND UPGRADES PROJECT Pre-Bid Site Visit on July 16 , 2025 at 1:00pm - Addendum 2- CORRECTION

Grambling State University Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for modernization and upgrade of five hydraulic passenger elevators at campus facilities under ITB 50018-270000, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on July 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Facilities Conference Room (1 Facilities Drive, Grambling, Louisiana).

The scope encompasses comprehensive modernization of hydraulic systems, control systems, electrical components, door operators, safety devices, and related infrastructure for five elevators located in the Intramural Center, Long Jones Hall, Carver Hall, and two elevators in Stuart Hall. Existing equipment ranges from 1991 to 1998 installations. The bidder must hold a valid Louisiana Contractor's License, demonstrate three years of prior business experience, and be an authorized dealer for all equipment specified. Required insurance includes workers' compensation (minimum $500,000 employer's liability), commercial general liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability (combined single limit $1,000,000).

The contract duration shall not exceed twelve months from award notification unless renewal terms are specified in subsequent solicitation documents. All bid prices must be submitted on an F.O.B. Grambling State University Destination basis and include labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, insurance, permitting, and shipping with no additional fees permitted after award. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required; the successful bidder will transition to a performance bond upon contract award. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice and acceptance of deliverables. The university is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes; the contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and LDEQ requirements. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 2:05 p.m. CST via Zoom. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to purchasingbids@gram.edu.