Public Notice - Invitation to Bid

Public Notice - Invitation to Bid Nicholls State University Bid Overview: Bid Number: SB01925 Project Name: Elevator Maintenance and Repair Contract Issue Date: 05/28/2026 Appearance Date: 05/28/2026 Submission Deadline and Opening: Due Date: 06/18/2026 Time: 3:00 P.M. Location: Bids must be submitted electronically to the Purchasing Department at bids.nicholls.edu. Public Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time and date specified above using the Zoom bid opening information provided in the bid documents. Any bids received after the closing time will be not be read and returned unopened. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 06/04/2026 at 9:00 AM. All interested vendors shall meet in the Purchasing Department Conference Room located at 906 East First Street, Room 104 Elkins Hall, Thibodaux, LA 70301 How to Obtain Specifications: Electronic copies of the bid specifications are available through the following methods: Online: Visit the Louisiana Office of State Purchasing (LaPAC) Website. In-Person: Specifications are on file at the Office of the Director of Purchasing, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA.Direct Contact: Call (985) 448-4031 or email terry.dupre@nicholls.edu. Submission Requirements Forms: Bids must be submitted on the forms enclosed with the bid specification and must strictly conform to the intent without modifications. Signature: Bids must be signed in ink and dated; the signer's official title must be shown. Authority: Evidence of authority to submit the bid is required per R.S. 38:2212(B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594(C)(4). Bidders shall be a licensed Contractor through the Louisiana Contractors Licensing Board, under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the specialty classification of Elevators Dumbwaiters and Escalators. Bidders and the company mechanics shall be licensed by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in accordance with LA R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq. or have submitted their applications to the OSFM for licensure prior to their bid submission. Withdrawal: No bid may be withdrawn for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time. Insurance: General Liability, Auto Liability and Workers Compensation required. Nicholls State University reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Nicholls State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Terry G. Dupre, Sr. Director of Purchasing, Property Control, and Support Services Administration Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana May 28 2026 LLOU0525627