Smart Grid Training System - Additional Specifications

McNeese State University's Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for a Lucas Nuelle Smart Grid Training System with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No substitutions are permitted; the scope is proprietary equipment and components only.

The system comprises approximately 25 distinct product components including a double busbar unit, transmission line models (150km and 300km), time overcurrent relays, ohmic loads, three-phase power supplies (0–450V/2A), power quality meters, interactive lab assistants for smart grid and bus bar systems, SCADA software for power engineering, patch cables, USB adapters, ethernet switches, safety connecting taps and measurement cables, interface converters, and mobile workstations. Bids must include prepaid delivery with F.O.B. terms to McNeese State University (150 Lawton Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana).

Sealed bids must be submitted in envelopes to McNeese State University Purchasing Department, Smith Hall Room 120A, 150 Lawton Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70509, or mailed to MSU Box 92415, Lake Charles, LA 70509. Fax and email submissions are not acceptable. Bidders using USPS mail must allow sufficient transmission time to the box address, as USPS does not deliver directly to the physical location. The bid must be signed and accompanied by the completed Standard Terms & Conditions to Bidders form. Vendors must include prepaid delivery terms, contact phone numbers, and ARO information in their bids. Bid prices must remain in effect for 30 days following bid opening if an order is placed within that period. McNeese State University is tax-exempt and requires the successful bidder to accept purchase orders.