Cattle Chutes - Supplier Inquiry and Response

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors and Agricultural & Mechanical College is soliciting bids for two specialized cattle chutes to be delivered to the LSU Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, Louisiana. This Invitation to Bid (RFQ-0000002449) requires two separate chutes with specific technical requirements, including construction from 10-gauge steel or thicker, measuring between 120-124 inches in length. Chute 1 must feature a hydraulic floor, right-direction tilt, and head/tail gate slides, while Chute 2 requires a digital scale with LBS Scale brand preference. Both chutes must include manual side exits, hydraulic headbenders, door guards, and removable breast bars. The procurement will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier, with bid responses due by March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT. Delivery of the equipment must be completed no later than June 25, 2025, with LSU AgCenter personnel handling unloading and installation.

The contract requires vendors to provide a minimum 24-month warranty on all parts and maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation, and Automobile Liability. The University must be listed as an additional insured on liability policies. Prices must be quoted FOB Destination with all delivery charges included in the bid price. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability to meet the precise equipment specifications. The procurement is specific to Catahoula Parish and is part of the Louisiana state government's procurement process. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for two high-quality, technically advanced cattle handling equipment units that meet the detailed specifications outlined in the bid document.