Re-Bid NSU Repair of Athl. Field & Aviation Lighting-Natch. Campus

Northwestern State University's Purchasing Office has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for comprehensive lighting repair and maintenance services across multiple campus facilities in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The solicitation seeks qualified electrical contractors to provide labor, tools, equipment, and skilled electricians to repair lighting systems at several specific campus locations, including Brown-Stroud Field (Baseball), Fisher Tennis Complex, Football Practice Field, Women's Softball Facility, Women's Soccer Complex, Turpin Stadium, and the University Power Plant's 140' Smoke Stack. Bid No. RQ25-0013 is scheduled to be received by Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CST, with an initial contract period running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and potential options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The university will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder based on total bid price, requiring unit prices for specific line items such as fixture removal/installation, ballast replacement, socket replacement, lens replacement, lamp replacement, and fuse/breaker reset. Contractors must provide qualified personnel, climbing gear, safety equipment, and lifting devices, while the university will supply all required lamps, sockets, ballasts, fuses, fixtures, and lenses.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to complete an on-site visit/inspection form and submit it with their bid, with site visits recommended and schedulable by contacting university personnel. The contract includes detailed service schedules for different campus areas during various months, with mobilization costs for both lift and non-lift scenarios. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the lighting repair services across multiple facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. The university's approach indicates a preference for comprehensive, technically proficient contractors with experience in complex electrical maintenance and repair work across diverse campus athletic and infrastructure settings. The potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods suggests the possibility of a long-term contractual relationship for the successful bidder.