Furnish and Deliver Remote Environmental Data Monitoring Equipment for the Biology Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 7/1/2025 - 7/9/2025

Southeastern Louisiana University's Purchasing Department has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Biology Department seeking a comprehensive remote environmental data monitoring equipment procurement. The solicitation requires furnishing a complex environmental monitoring system comprising 4 base stations, 9 water level monitoring systems, 4 dissolved oxygen and temperature sensors, 4 pH and temperature sensors, 8 conductivity and temperature sensors, 9 soil and environmental monitoring units, 9 analog input modules, 8 wireless signal repeaters, 4 sensor mounting hardware sets, and 16 installation components. The system must be rugged, designed for deployment in wetlands and marshes, fully remote, solar-powered, and capable of monitoring multiple environmental parameters in near real-time. Vendors must submit a complete, itemized quote with detailed technical specifications, make, and model information, including wireless sensors, remote communication capabilities, and data dashboard viewing options. The university will evaluate bids based on compliance with specifications, price, delivery time, vendor qualifications, warranty, and product support. The bid is scheduled to be opened on July 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with all items required to be delivered by October 1, 2025.

The bid includes a Louisiana preference provision, allowing a 10% preference for products produced or manufactured within the state. Vendors must include all expenses, including shipping and discounts, in the unit price, and the university is exempt from state sales and use taxes. The procurement is subject to Louisiana Revised Statutes, Purchasing Rules and Regulations, and other state procurement guidelines. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The document does not specify a precise budget range or potential award value, though the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a significant investment in environmental monitoring technology for the university's Biology Department.