NSU Marching Band Equipment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 50007-SB#7654
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
Northwestern State University (NSU) is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive marching band equipment procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #7654. The solicitation covers a diverse range of wind and percussion instruments, specifically targeting 3 to 24 units of various instruments including sousaphones, baritones, mellophones, trombones, saxophones, trumpets, piccolos, clarinets, marimbas, and vibraphones. While Yamaha models are preferred, equivalent or superior instruments will be considered. The bid is formally released by NSU's Business Affairs - Purchasing Section, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with bids due by 2:00 PM on December 12, 2024. The preferred delivery timeline for all selected instruments is no later than July 14, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder who fully meets the specified instrument requirements. The university has included provisions allowing a 10% preference for Louisiana-manufactured or Louisiana-assembled products, demonstrating a commitment to supporting local economic interests.
The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract terms include potential extensions for up to two additional 12-month periods, contingent upon mutual agreement between NSU and the selected contractor. Invoicing requirements stipulate payment within 30 days of receipt, and NSU reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the broad instrument procurement suggests a potentially significant investment in the university's marching band infrastructure. Interested bidders must complete all blank spaces in the bid documentation and sign the proposal, with bids remaining valid for consideration within 30 days of the opening date. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing, delivery timelines, and demonstrate the capability to meet or exceed the specified instrument quality standards.
Opportunity text
SB# 7654 BID NUMBER DATE: NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY Business Affairs - Purchasing Section St. Denis Hall/200 Sam Sibley Dr. Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-5716 Fax: (318) 357-4378 Email: purchasing@nsula.edu INVITATION FOR BID: Sealed bid, subject to the conditions herein stated and attached hereto, will be received at this office until 2:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024, and then publicly opened for furnishing the items and/or services as described below for Northwestern State University: DESCRIPTION BIDDERS, PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANK SPACES AND SIGN BELOW Terms will be _______________ and shipment will be received within ___________________ days after receipt of order. *************************************************************************************************** In compliance with and subject to the conditions thereof, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid be accepted within thirty (30) days from date of opening, to furnish any or all of the items (or sections) at the price set opposite each item (or section).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 50007-SB#7654.pdf |
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