Burden Museum & Gardens LA Light Show Lights & Accessories - Supplier Inquiry & Response

The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is requesting bids for lights and accessories for the Louisiana Lights holiday lighting display at the Burden Museum & Gardens under RFQ-0000002862, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

The scope comprises nine distinct lighting applications and extension cords for the Crape Myrtle Allee, Holiday Lawn Live Oak Supernova Light Cluster, Holiday Hallway Live Oak, Wildlife Ramble, Moravian Stars Live Oak, Candy Cane Lane, Parterre Tree, Parterre String Lights, and Pole Tree for Roundabout, plus 50 units of 25-foot extension cords and 25 units of 15-foot extension cords. All products must be new and of current manufacturer models, with ETLus, CSAus, cCSAus, cULus, or IP44/IP65/IP66+ certification as specified per application. Items 7 and 8 (Parterre applications) require on-site technician presence during installation. All lighting specifications include detailed LED bulb types, wire gauges, connector types, voltage requirements, and wattage for each application.

Delivery to LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is required by September 1, 2026, with installation beginning October 1, 2026 and completion by November 15, 2026. Bid prices are net, FOB LSU Destination, inclusive of all shipping and handling. All products must carry manufacturer defect guarantees for at least one season (90 days) from shipping date. The University reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidders must be enrolled in LSU's Workday procurement system prior to submission and must submit a completed W-9 or W-8 form. Electronic submission is required to lsubids@lsu.edu using LSU-provided forms with original signatures. The successful bidder must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Board of Supervisors of LSU as an additional insured. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later.