Supplemental Labor for Boiler Maintenance - Term Contract - Supplier Inquiry & Response

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Board of Supervisors is requesting bids for supplemental labor in boiler maintenance and technical support under RFQ-0000002891, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The contractor must hold a Louisiana Commercial License (Mechanical or Limited Specialty Services classification), a National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors "R" symbol, an ASME Certificate of Authorization, a Louisiana State Fire Marshal's License for Boiler Installation, and a Louisiana Master Plumber License—these credentials are the central eligibility filter.

The scope covers fire tube, water tube, and steam boiler maintenance across all LSU campus buildings, including annual preventative maintenance, external and internal inspections, service calls, troubleshooting, and installation. Work is staffed through six labor line items: Service Technician Standard Labor (5,000 hours), Pipe Fitter Standard Labor (25 hours), Welder Standard Labor (210 hours), Welder Overtime (25 hours), Pipe Fitter Overtime (25 hours), and Service Technician Overtime (100 hours). The contractor must respond to emergency calls within two hours maximum. All workers require appropriate skill certifications (welders must hold National Board "R" stamp certification), criminal history background clearance, and campus identification badges. The contractor provides all tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and job site cleanup.

Pricing must be quoted on a firm, fixed-rate basis per hour for each labor category, FOB LSU Destination, with no price increases permitted unless explicitly provided. The contract runs from award through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the same terms. Payment is based on verified hours worked on site and documented through LSU Manpower Time Sheets. The contractor must provide three customer references from commercial or industrial projects within the past ten years and demonstrate minimum ten years of experience. Bids are submitted electronically to lsubids@lsu.edu, with electronic bid opening via Zoom to follow.