Security Lighting Upgrades-PBRC Proj #19-671-22-01 WBS No F 19002545 - See Attached Addendum

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Security Lighting Upgrades project at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, located in East Baton Rouge Parish. The procurement (RFQ-0000002616) seeks the acquisition of 557 LED light fixtures across nine different fixture types, including beam fixtures for covered walkways, recessed LED fixtures for building soffits, surface mounted wall-pack and downlight fixtures, pole mounted parking lot fixtures, parking garage LED fixtures, surface mounted bulkhead walkway fixtures, and lake walkway LED bollard fixtures. The bid requires electronic submission to lsubids@lsu.edu by September 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, with bidders mandated to specify manufacturer, brand, and model number for each fixture type. Technical requirements include detailed specifications for wattage, lumens, voltage, color temperature, and mounting specifications for each fixture type. Delivery will be accepted at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Building P, located at 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, with deliveries permitted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The procurement follows standard terms and conditions, with award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The project involves supplying new fixtures that will be installed by the owner or contracted parties, suggesting potential integration with existing infrastructure. While a specific budget range was not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the lighting upgrade involving 557 fixtures across multiple campus locations indicates a substantial procurement investment. The bid process emphasizes competitive pricing, technical compliance, and vendor responsiveness, with delivery logistics carefully outlined to ensure smooth procurement and installation. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, provide precise product specifications, and meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the solicitation document.