Furnish and Deliver Fire Alarm Parts As Needed for the Physical Plant Bid Cancelled: 09/19/2025 Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 9/24/2025

Southeastern Louisiana University, a member of the University of Louisiana System, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for fire alarm parts to be used by the Physical Plant Department. The solicitation seeks bids for specific Honeywell fire alarm components, including 25 addressable photoelectric smoke detectors, 35 intelligent sounder bases, 30 multi-criteria photo/thermal-infrared detectors, 35 smoke and thermal detectors, and 30 manual pull stations. This is a proprietary purchase, and only bidders meeting the exact Honeywell specifications will be considered for an award. The bid is scheduled to be opened on October 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with a contract period from October 24, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The university reserves the right to order additional products at the same prices and terms through June 30, 2026, with potential contract extensions for up to three additional twelve-month periods. All products will be ordered on an as-needed basis, with quantities stated for bidding purposes only. Unit bid prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, with freight prepaid and allowed, and failure to include all shipping and handling costs may result in bid rejection.

The bid includes provisions for Louisiana preference and equal opportunity, with specific requirements regarding firearm and ammunition industry interactions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must adhere to the university's detailed submission guidelines and include complete pricing and transportation costs. The procurement is located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and targets fire alarm system components for the university's Physical Plant Department. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the bid allows for potential additional product orders at the same prices and terms through June 30, 2026, with possible contract extensions. Bidders must carefully review the Honeywell specifications and ensure exact compliance to be considered for the award. The solicitation emphasizes a comprehensive approach to procurement, requiring detailed pricing, transportation cost inclusion, and strict adherence to the university's specified requirements.