Mobile MRI Unit Rental

Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking bids for a 13-week rental of a Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit for the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The procurement involves renting a 1.5T Echelon (or equivalent) superconducting Mobile MRI unit housed in a certified Medical Coach, scheduled for deployment from April 28, 2025, to July 23, 2025. The mobile MRI unit is specifically needed during the installation of a new permanent MRI unit and will primarily serve small animal treatments, focusing on dogs and cats. Key requirements include compatibility with AGFA EI for image viewing and storage, specific coils for small animal brain and spine scanning, and compliance with regulatory standards. The bid is due on April 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, with an electronic bid opening via Zoom, and is structured as an all-or-none award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The supplier must be registered with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and provide critical infrastructure support, including a dedicated 150-amp, 480-volt three-phase power line. The vendor is required to offer onsite training by May 2, 2025, and provide comprehensive support, including business hours assistance and 24/7 emergency support. Payments will be made on a weekly basis according to standard LSU payment terms. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement is for a time-limited, specialized medical equipment rental with specific technical and operational requirements. The mobile MRI unit will be delivered directly to the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Baton Rouge, emphasizing the localized and specific nature of this procurement opportunity.