Rebid Auburn University NPTC LED & Stir Fan Research Equipment

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is seeking sealed bids for the NPTC LED & Stir Fan Research Equipment Project located at the King Trail Farm in Cragford, Alabama. The procurement involves 15 distinct line items, including DirectAire fans, box fans, lighting equipment from brands such as Overdrive, Satco, Greenlight, and Aglight, precision brand dimmers, Rotem controller upgrades, communicator upgrades, and RH probe installations. The bid covers equipment for eight houses, with quantities ranging from 1 to 120 units per line item, and includes installation services for specific components like dimmers and controllers. The solicitation (Bid Number AU-2023-0000566) was opened on October 7, 2022, and is set to close on October 19, 2022, at 10:30 AM CDT. Bid submission requires compliance with F.O.B. Destination - Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, Alabama state sales tax regulations, and federal acquisition guidelines.

The university demonstrates a commitment to supporting small and disadvantaged businesses, requiring vendors to make concerted efforts to subcontract with such enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with the university reserving the right to award the contract in whole or in part, make multiple awards, and select proposals that best serve its institutional interests. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears focused on research equipment for agricultural or scientific applications. The bid does not explicitly state a total contract value, but the comprehensive nature of the equipment list suggests a substantial investment across multiple line items. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed specifications, ensuring they can meet the technical requirements for fans, lighting, controllers, and associated installation services across the eight research houses.