Dual Engine Self-Bailing Aluminum Work Boat Fax Inquiry Deadline May 14, 2026

Southeastern Louisiana University's Purchasing Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the acquisition of a dual engine self-bailing aluminum work boat and associated equipment for the Biology Department's use in the Lake Maurepas/Pontchartrain Basin Estuarine System. The procurement includes one work boat, one crane, two motors, one GPS unit, one VHF radio, and one trailer, with the comparable specification referencing a Hanko Model 36108 CV Cabin Work Boat with a 2081E Tiger Crane at stern. The boat is designed to operate primarily in near-fresh water conditions (greater than 95 percent of the time in areas with less than 0.5 PPT salinity in the western Lake Pontchartrain Estuary area) with occasional use in brackish conditions, and all products must be new and current model unless otherwise specified. Bidders proposing equivalent brands or models must submit illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data for evaluation. The fax inquiry deadline is May 14, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the SLU Purchasing Department in Hammond, Louisiana. Bid prices shall be complete and firm for a minimum of thirty calendar days, quoted FOB destination (Hammond, Louisiana), with all applicable taxes except Louisiana state sales and use tax included in the unit price, and payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Technical specifications inquiries should be directed to Dr. Rob Moreau, while bid and funding information inquiries should contact Dr. Kyle Piller or Nora Turcio.

Louisiana preference is available for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana that are equal in quality to out-of-state alternatives, providing an incentive for in-state vendors. The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this procurement. The University reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids at its discretion. While a specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the comprehensive nature of the equipment package—including the specialized work boat, crane, dual motors, navigation and communication equipment, and trailer—indicates a substantial procurement. Bidders attending the May 28, 2026, opening should note that no award information will be disclosed during or after the opening.