Rebid: Linear Walking Irrigation System

The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is requesting bids for a linear walking irrigation system rebid at LSU AgCenter's Red River Research Station in Bossier City, Louisiana, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time under RFQ-0000002894.

The successful bidder must hold a Louisiana Commercial Contractor's license with landscaping, grading, and beautification classification and demonstrate fifteen years of experience manufacturing similar irrigation systems. The bidder must be a certified dealer or retain a certified dealer for warranty support and must be enrolled in LSU's Workday procurement system prior to bid submission.

The scope is furnishing, installing, and commissioning a four-span linear centerfeed irrigation system with underground piping and risers. The system must cover a minimum of 800 linear feet with a total walking distance of at least 3,200 linear feet and handle flow rates of 350–500 gallons per minute. All equipment must be new and unused, conform to ISO 9001 standards, and meet ASABE and National Electrical Code standards for electrically driven systems. The bidder must provide on-site operator training and an owner's manual as part of the bid cost. Three references demonstrating similar system installations are required upon request.

Bids are for two line items: installation and commissioning of equipment and a four-span linear centerfeed linear walker with delivery. Bid prices are on a net basis, FOB destination, including all delivery, installation, and commissioning costs. The supplier must provide at least one year of full warranty covering parts and labor beginning after project completion. The project must commence within 30 days of purchase order issuance and be completed within 120 days of commencement. Payment is net 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice for equipment delivery, with installation and commissioning costs paid upon completion and acceptance. LSU is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. Bids must be submitted electronically to lsubids@lsu.edu; bid opening will be conducted electronically via Zoom with no in-person attendance permitted.