Furnish and Deliver LED Light Towers for Police Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 8/13/2025

Southeastern Louisiana University, a member of the University of Louisiana System located in Vernon Parish, is seeking to procure two LED Light Towers through a sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The university requires Trime X-SMART LED Light Towers (model EL 1250H) or approved equivalent units with specific technical specifications, including a 26' mast height, 50 mph wind rating, fully retractable stabilizers, Kubota diesel engine, 4.2 kVA alternator, 46-gallon fuel capacity with 288-hour run time, and four 320W high-efficiency LED light heads capable of 52,900 square foot coverage. The bid was released on August 5, 2025, with a fax inquiry deadline of August 13, 2025, and bid responses due by August 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must submit responses by mail or in person, with fax submissions being rejected. Pricing must include all costs on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid to the university in Hammond, Louisiana, and bidders must specify delivery timeframes as either 15 days or less, 30 days or less, or another specified timeframe after purchase order receipt.

The procurement includes a 10% Louisiana preference for products produced, manufactured, harvested, grown, or assembled within the state. Bidders offering equipment different from the specified Trime X-SMART model must provide detailed specifications for evaluation. The university reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis and may reject any or all bids. Successful bidders must comply with state regulations, including anti-discrimination provisions and firearm industry non-discrimination requirements for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the university is exempt from Louisiana state sales and use taxes. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for two light towers with comprehensive technical requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications and be prepared to meet all stated technical and regulatory requirements to be considered for the contract.