- Title
- LSU Campus-Wide Backflow Preventer Inspection & Testing-Term Contract
- Contact
- Email
- purchase@lsu.edu
- Phone
- 2255782176
- Address
- 213 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3001
- Section
- LSU Procurement Services
- Department
- University - LSU - Baton Rouge
- Contact Name
- Office of Procurement Services
- Excerpt
- INVITATION TO BID BID DUE DATE AND TIME
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
09/22/2026 11:00 AM CT
SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002901
SUPPLIER #
SUPPLIER NAME AND ADDRESS
RETURN BID TO
lsubids@lsu.edu
Buyer Sharday Warner Mckinley
Buyer Phone
Buyer Email swarner@lsu.edu
Issue Date 08/21/2026
TITLE: LSU CAMPUS -WIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION AND TESTING -Term Contract
To Be Completed By Supplier
1. _______"No Bid" (sign and return this page only).
2. _______My Company does not wish to receive future solicitations for this spend category.
3. Specify your Delivery: To be made within ____________________ days after receipt of order.
4. If applicable, Supplier's Addendum Acknowledgement/Response:
As an authorized agent/signatory of the supplier, I/we acknowledge receipt of this Addendum, and
_______submit no alterations/clarifications to our original bid.
_______submit superseding revisions/clarifications to our original bid as written herein or attached hereto.
General Instructions to Suppliers
1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited, and will be received by LSU Procurement at
the "Return Bid To" address stated above, until the specified due date and time.
2. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.
3. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit price
are to be initialed by the supplier.
4. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU/Destination and inclusive of any and all applicable shipping and handling charges unless
otherwise specified in the solicitation.
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- INVITATION TO BID BID DUE DATE AND TIME
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
09/22/2026 11:00 AM CT
SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002901
SUPPLIER #
SUPPLIER NAME AND ADDRESS
RETURN BID TO
lsubids@lsu.edu
Buyer Sharday Warner Mckinley
Buyer Phone
Buyer Email swarner@lsu.edu
Issue Date 08/21/2026
TITLE: LSU CAMPUS -WIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION AND TESTING -Term Contract
To Be Completed By Supplier
1. _______"No Bid" (sign and return this page only).
2. _______My Company does not wish to receive future solicitations for this spend category.
3. Specify your Delivery: To be made within ____________________ days after receipt of order.
4. If applicable, Supplier's Addendum Acknowledgement/Response:
As an authorized agent/signatory of the supplier, I/we acknowledge receipt of this Addendum, and
_______submit no alterations/clarifications to our original bid.
_______submit superseding revisions/clarifications to our original bid as written herein or attached hereto.
General Instructions to Suppliers
1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited, and will be received by LSU Procurement at
the "Return Bid To" address stated above, until the specified due date and time.
2. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.
3. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or other forms of alteration to unit price
are to be initialed by the supplier.
4. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB LSU/Destination and inclusive of any and all applicable shipping and handling charges unless
otherwise specified in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and itemized on the LSU purchase order are
subject to rejection and non-payment.
5. Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice, or delivery and acceptance, whichever is
later.
6. By signing this solicitation, the supplier certifies compliance with all general instructions to suppliers, terms, conditions and
specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud.
SUPPLIER NAME MAILING ADDRESS
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE CITY, STATE ZIP
PRINTED NAME PHONE #
TITLE FAX #
E-MAIL FEDERAL TAX ID #
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ACCESS UNIVERSITY Rev. 2/25
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SOLICITATION RFQ-0000002901 DUE DATE 09/22/2026 DUE TIME 11:00:00 AM
1. Bid Submission Information
All bids must be submitted electronically to LSU Procurement Services. Bids must be received at the "Return Bid To" email address
no later than the due date and time specified herein. Bids must be emailed to lsubids@lsu.edu (This email address should be used for
bid submissions only). Any bids sent directly to the Buyer of record will not be forwarded to the “Return Bid To” email.
When submitting electronically, the RFQ number and solicitation title should be listed in the subject line of the email. An original and
redacted copy (if applicable) must be submitted electronically. Hard copies of bids will not be accepted; therefore, they will not be
evaluated.
It is the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure the bid is received by LSU Procurement by the indicated due date and time. Any
delays that may occur in transmission of the bid is the responsibility of the supplier. A bid will be considered late if it is not received at
the “Return Bid To” email address by the indicated due date and time.
The maximum email attachment size accepted is 125 MB. It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure bid submission is sized such that
it is successfully transmitted and received by LSU. If the bid response is too large to be emailed as one document, the bid must be
sent as separate documents. Each submittal should be labeled. (Example – Bid Submittal 1 out of 3 for RFQ-000000XXXX - Title; Bid
Submittal 2 out of 3 for RFQ-000000XXXX - Title, etc.). If any submittal is received late, LSU will not consider the late submittal(s).
Only the submittal(s) received by the due date and time will be considered. Late bids will not be accepted per LAC 34:XIII.515.B.
2. Bid Opening Information
Bid openings are held electronically. There are no in-person bid openings. To electronically attend the bid opening, use the below
link to register in advance:
https://lsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/QLfFfBZmRqio9DF9ESf0QA
After registering, a confirmation email will be provided containing information about joining the bid opening.
No information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract award will be given at bid opening or during the evaluation process.
If an unforeseen circumstance beyond LSU’s control prevents bid opening, the Bid will open at the next scheduled bid opening date.
3. Method of Award
All or None - Bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items.
4. Insurance Requirements
Please note attached insurance requirements. Successful bidder will be required to furnish a certificate of insurance evidencing
required coverages and naming the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College as an
additional insured on all liability policies.
5. Bid prices are to be quoted FOB Destination and inclusive of any and all applicable charges.
6. All questions must be emailed to: swarner@lsu.edu
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These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all LSU solicitations, unless otherwise specifically amended and provided for in
the special terms and conditions, specifications, or other solicitation documents. In the event of conflict between the General
Instructions to Suppliers or Standard Terms & Conditions and the Special Terms & Conditions, the Special Terms & Conditions shall
govern.
Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to: the University Procurement
Code (LAC 34:XIII. Chapters 3-25) and the terms, conditions, and specifications stated in this solicitation.
1. Supplier Enrollment
Suppliers providing a bid/quote in response to a LSU solicitation must be setup in the University's new procurement system
(Workday) for bid tabbing and award of a purchase order. Suppliers should complete the online supplier registration form prior
to submitting a bid response and/or the bid due date and time to ensure bid tabbing can be done timely after the bid deadline.
This website is used in place of a paper form and must be accompanied with an IRS Request for Taxpayer Identification
Number and Certification form (W-9 or W-8 if foreign) to collect the required business and tax information that support the
University's reporting and compliance requirements. To inquire if you or your company is setup or for questions regarding setup,
email suppliers@lsu.edu. The supplier enrollment form can be located at: http://www.lsu.edu/administration/ofa/procurement/
supplier_registration.php
2. Bid Delivery and Receipt
Bids must be received and time-stamped at the "Return Bid To" address no later than the due date and time specified herein.
To assure consideration, your bid must be submited in a sealed envelope or package and should be clearly and prominently
marked with the solicitation number and bid due date, or may be submitted in the special bid return envelope if one was
furnished for that purpose.
Supplier are advised that the U.S. Postal Service does not make deliveries to our physical location. USPS mail is delivered to
the University's mail center and is redelivered using internal resources. Suppliers may deliver bids by hand or by a courier
service to the Procurement Office. The University shall not be responsible for any delays caused by the supplier's chosen
means of bid delivery. Supplier is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid, and failure to meet the bid due date and
time shall result in rejection of the bid. Late bids cannot be accepted per LAC 34:XIII.515.B.
3. Bid Forms
Bids are to be submitted on the LSU solicitation forms provided, and must be signed by an authorized agent of the supplier in
accordance with LAC 34:XIII.517. Bids submitted on other forms or in other price formats may be considered informal and may
be rejected in part or in its entirety. Bids submitted in pencil and/or bids containing no original signature indicating the supplier's
intent to be bound will not be accepted. Bid submissions should not be spiral bound.
4. Interpretation of Solicitation/Supplier Inquiries
If supplier is in doubt as to the meaning of any part or requirement of this solicitation, supplier may submit a written request for
interpretation to the Buyer-of-Record at the address and/or fax number shown above. Written inquiries must be received in the
Procurement Office no later than 4:30 pm CST four (4) business days prior to the opening of bids, and shall be clearly
crossreferenced to the relevant solicitation/specification in question.
No decisions or actions shall be executed by any supplier as a result of oral discussions with any LSU employee or consultant.
Any interpretation of the documents will be made by formal addendum only, issued by the Procurement Office, and mailed or
delivered to all suppliers known to have received the solicitation. LSU shall not be responsible for any other interpretations or
assumptions made by supplier.
5. Bid Addenda
Bid Addendum is to be signed and returned with your bid. If you have already submitted your bid, and this Addendum creates a
need to revise/clarify your original response in any way, you are required to submit such in writing. To be considered, your
addendum response must be submitted to and received by LSU Procurement at the “Return Bid To” address stated above.
Submittals for price alterations and addenda to bids must be clearly marked with the solicitation number and the bid due date/
time and returned via fax, email, courier service, hand delivery, or USPS mail. Bid revisions received after bid opening cannot
be considered, whereupon the supplier must either honor or withdraw its original bid.
6. Bid Opening
Suppliers may attend the public bid opening of sealed bids. No information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract award
will be given at bid opening or during the evaluation process. Written bid tabulations will not be furnished.
7. Special Accommodations
Any "qualified individual with a disability" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who has submitted a bid and desires
to attend the public bid opening, must notify the Procurement Office in writing not later than seven days prior to the bid opening
date of their need for special accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed
prior to the bid opening.
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8. Standards of Quality
Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the specifications
contained in the solicitation. Any manufacturer’s name, trade name, brand name, or catalog number used in the specification is
for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired; and is not intended to limit or
restrict competition. Supplier must specify the brand and model number of the product offered in his bid. Bids not specifying
brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the solicitation.
9. New Products/Warranty/Patents
All products bid for purchase must be new, never previously used, of the manufacturer’s current model and/or packaging, and of
best quality as measured by acceptable trade standards. No remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular products will be
considered for purchase unless otherwise specified.
The manufacturer’s standard published warranty and provisions shall apply, unless more stringent warranties are otherwise
required by LSU and specified in the solicitation. In such cases, the supplier and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified
warranty requirements, and bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.
Supplier guarantees that the products proposed and furnished will not infringe upon any valid patent or trademark; and shall, at
its own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such infringement, and shall save LSU harmless.
10. Descriptive Information
Suppliers proposing an equivalent brand or model are to submit with the bid descriptive information (such as literature, technical
data, illustrations, etc) sufficient for LSU to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications. Failure to submit
descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected. Any changes made by supplier to a manufacturer's published
specifications shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If items bid do not fully comply with specifications, supplier must state in
what respect items deviate. Supplier’s failure to note exceptions in its bid will not relieve the supplier from supplying the actual
products requested.
11. Bids/Prices/F.O.B. Point
• The bid price for each item is to be quoted on a “net” basis and F.O.B. LSU Destination, i.e. title passing upon receipt and
inclusive of all delivery charges, any item discounts, etc.
• Bids other than F.O.B. LSU Destination may be rejected.
• Bids indicating estimated freight charges may be rejected.
• Bids requiring deposits, payment in advance, or C.O.D. terms may be rejected.
• Suppliers who do not quote “net” item prices and who separately quote an overall “lump sum” freight cost or discount for all
items shall be considered as submitting an “all-or-none” bid for evaluation and award purposes; and risk rejection if award
is made on an item or grouped basis.
• Prices shall be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days, unless otherwise specified. Bids conditioned with shorter
acceptance periods may be rejected.
• Prices are to be quoted in the unit/packaging specified (e.g. each, 12/box, etc), or may be rejected.
• In the event of extension errors, the unit price bid shall prevail.
12. Taxes
Supplier is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. LSU is exempt from all Louisiana state and local sales
and use taxes. By accepting an award, resident and non-resident firms acknowledge their responsibility for the payment of all
taxes duly accessed by the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions for which they are liable, including but not limited to:
franchise taxes, privilege taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, ad valorem taxes, etc.
13. Terms and Conditions
This solicitation contains all terms and conditions with respect to the purchase of the goods and/or services specified herein.
Submittal of any contrary terms and conditions may cause your bid to be rejected. By signing and submitting a bid, supplier
agrees that contrary terms and conditions which may be included in its bid are nullified.
14. Supplier Forms/LSU Signature Authority
The terms and conditions of the LSU solicitation and purchase order/contract shall solely govern the purchase agreement, and
shall not be amended by any supplier contract, form, etc.
The University’s chief procurement officer, or authorized designee, is delegated sole authority to execute/sign any
supplier contracts, forms, etc, on behalf of LSU. Departments are expressly prohibited from signing any supplier forms. Any
such supplier contracts/forms bearing unauthorized signatures shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be
recognized by LSU in any dispute arising therefrom. Suppliers who present any such forms to department users for signature
without regard to this strict LSU policy may face contract cancellation, suspension, and/or debarment.
15. Awards
Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier. LSU reserves the right: (1) to award items
separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as deemed in its best interest; (2) to reject any or all bids and/or items; and (3)
to waive any informalities.
All solicitation specifications, terms and conditions shall be made part of any subsequent award as if fully reproduced and
included therein, unless specifically amended in the formal contract.
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16. Acceptance of Bid
Only the issuance of an official LSU purchase order/contract, a Notification of Award letter, or a Notification of Intent to Award
letter shall constitute the University’s acceptance of a bid. LSU shall not be responsible in any way to a supplier for goods
delivered or services rendered without an official purchase order/contract or award letter. Bid tabulations may be requested after
acceptance of bid.
17. Applicable Law
All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.
18. Awarded Products/Unauthorized Substitutions
Only those awarded brands and numbers stated in the LSU contract are approved for delivery, acceptance, and payment
purposes. Any substitutions require prior approval of the Procurement Office. Unauthorized product substitutions are subject to
rejection at time of delivery, post-return at supplier's expense, and non-payment.
19. Testing/Rejected Goods
Supplier warrants that the products furnished will be in full conformity with the specification, drawing or sample, and agrees that
this warranty shall survive delivery, acceptance, and use. Any defect in any product may cause its rejection. LSU reserves the
right to test products for conformance to specifications both prior to and after any award. Supplier shall bear the cost of testing if
product is found to be non-compliant. All rejected goods will be held at supplier's risk and expense, and subject to supplier's
prompt disposition. Unless otherwise arranged, rejected goods will be returned to the supplier freight collect.
20. Delivery
Supplier is responsible for making timely delivery in accordance with its quoted delivery terms. Supplier shall promptly notify the
LSU Department and/or Procurement Office of any unforeseen delays beyond its control. In such cases, LSU reserves the right
to cancel the order and to make alternative arrangements to meet its needs.
21. Default of Supplier
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for contract cancellation.
Where the University has determined the supplier to be in default, LSU reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or
services covered by the contract on the open market and to surcharge the supplier with costs in excess of the contract price.
Until such assessed surcharges have been paid, no subsequent bids from the defaulting supplier will be considered for award.
22. Supplier Invoices
Invoices shall reference the LSU purchase order number, supplier's packing list/delivery ticket number, shipping/delivery date,
etc. Invoices are to be itemized and billed in accordance with the order, and submitted on the supplier's own invoice form.
Invoices submitted by the supplier's third party supplier are not acceptable.
23. Delinquent Payment Penalties
Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R.S. 39:1695. Supplier penalties to the contrary shall
be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by LSU in any dispute arising therefrom.
24. Assignment of Contract/Contract Proceeds
Supplier shall not assign, sublet or transfer its contractual responsibilities, or payment proceeds thereof, to another party without
the prior written consent and approval of the Procurement Office. Unauthorized assignments of contract or assignments of
contract proceeds shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by LSU in any dispute arising
therefrom.
25. Right to Piggyback
Where this solicitation may name one department as the primary contract user, LSU reserves the right to authorize additional
departments/campuses to use the contract as their needs arise; and Vendor shall honor all such purchase orders.
26. Contract Cancellation
LSU has the right to cancel any contract for cause, in accordance with procurement rules and regulations, including but not
limited to: (1) failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2) failure of the product or service to meet specifications,
conform to sample quality or to be delivered in good condition; (3) misrepresentation by the supplier; (4) fraud, collusion,
conspiracy or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the University; (5) conflict of contract provisions with
constitutional or statutory provisions of state or federal law; (6) any other breach of contract. LSU has the right to cancel any
contract for convenience at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the supplier. In such cases, the supplier shall be
entitled to payment for compliant deliverables in progress.
27. Prohibited Contractual Arrangements
Per Louisiana R.S. 42:1113.A, no public servant, or member of such a public servant’s immediate family, or legal entity in which
he has a controlling interest shall bid on or enter into any contract, subcontract, or other transaction that is under the supervision
or jurisdiction of the agency of such public servant. See statute for complete law, exclusions, and provisions.
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28. Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance
By submitting and signing this bid, supplier agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972; federal Executive Order 11246; federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Act of 1975; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Supplier agrees not to
discriminate in its employment practices, and will render services under any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, handicap, disability, or other
non-merit factor. Any act of discrimination committed by supplier, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when
applicable, shall be grounds for termination of any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation.
29. Mutual Indemnification
Each party hereto agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other, its officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from
and against any and all losses, liabilities, and claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of or resulting from the
willful act, fault, omission, or negligence of the indemnifying party or of its employees, contractors, or agents in performing its
obligations under this agreement, provided however, that neither party hereto shall be liable to the other for any consequential
damages arising out of its willful act, fault, omission, or negligence.
30. Certification of No Suspension or Debarment
By signing and submitting this bid, supplier certifies that its company, any subcontractors, or principals thereof, are not
suspended or debarred under federal or state laws or regulations. A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred by
federal agencies is maintained by the General Services Administration and can be viewed on the internet at www.sam.gov.
31. Right to Audit
The University shall be entitled to audit the books and records of a supplier or any subcontractor under any negotiated contract
or subcontract to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of such contract or subcontract. Such books
and records shall be maintained by the supplier for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under the prime
contract and by the subcontractor for a period of five (5) years from the date of final payment under the subcontract, pursuant to
LAC 34:XIII.1603.
32. Data Privacy
By signing and submitting this bid, I hereby authorize that all information provided in this solicitation, including any and all
personal or company data may be shared with LSU departments, suppliers and other governmental agencies to facilitate
procurement transactions. This data will be retained according to LSU’s retention schedule. To learn more about privacy at LSU,
please see the LSU Privacy Statement.
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ITEM
NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
AMOUNT
UNLESS SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE, SHIP ALL ITEMS TO:
Facility Srvcs
70 Engineering Ln
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
1 All or None
Annual Re-inspections/Retest (Following Failed
Inspection).Unit Price per Backflow per Location
(approximate quantity, service to be provided on
an as needed basis) 25 Each $____________ $_____________
2 All or None
Annual Backflow Preventer Inspections -
Campus Wide - Unit Price per Backflow
per Location (approximately 206
backflows) 206 Each $____________ $_____________
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LSU CAMPUS-WIDE
BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION AND TESTING
SPECIFICATIONS
1. SCOPE OF WORK
Louisiana State University (LSU) Facilities is soliciting bids from qualified Suppliers to provide all
labor, supervision, tools, test equipment, transportation, documentation, and incidental materials
necessary to inspect, test, certify, tag, document, and report on backflow prevention assemblies serving
LSU campus buildings and infrastructure.
The work includes, but is not limited to:
• Inspection and annual performance testing of domestic, fire protection, irrigation, and other testable
backflow prevention assemblies identified by LSU.
• Testing after authorized repair, replacement, or relocation when required by applicable code or
regulation.
• Identification and documentation of deficiencies, inaccessible devices, missing components, leaks,
corrosion, improper installation, or other conditions affecting safe operation or testability.
• Coordination of testing and required shutdowns with LSU Facilities and, when applicable, the
serving water utility or other authority having jurisdiction.
• Tagging of each tested assembly and submission of an individual test report for each device.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of LSU's device inventory, including reporting devices encountered
during performance of the work that are not listed in LSU's provided inventory.
Submission of summary reports and deficiency logs required by these specifications. LSU does not
guarantee that its existing inventory is complete (it is as accurate as can be with current resources).
The Supplier shall report unlisted devices encountered or reasonably discoverable while performing
the scheduled work. This requirement does not obligate the Supplier to perform destructive
investigation or an undefined campus-wide concealed-system survey unless separately authorized in
writing.
2. APPLICABLE CODES, RULES, AND STANDARDS
All work shall comply with the editions of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and manufacturer
instructions in effect at the time the work is performed, including, as applicable:
• Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 51, Public Health - Sanitary Code, including applicable cross-
connection control and backflow protection requirements.
• Louisiana State Plumbing Code and applicable Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
provisions.
• Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) cross-connection control and backflow prevention
requirements.
• State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) licensing and Water Supply Protection Specialist
(WSPS) endorsement requirements.
• Applicable ASSE Series 5000 testing procedures and/or other testing procedures recognized by the
Louisiana State Plumbing Code or authority having jurisdiction.
• Manufacturer instructions for the specific assembly being tested.
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• Applicable requirements of the serving water purveyor and LSU Facilities.
Where requirements conflict, the more stringent legally applicable requirement shall govern unless LSU
provides written direction based on clarification from the authority having jurisdiction.
3. SUPPLIER AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
The Supplier shall maintain all licenses, registrations, certifications, endorsements, and insurance
required by Louisiana law for the work performed under this contract.
At a minimum:
• Personnel performing regulated testing shall hold the Louisiana credential or approval required for
the specific testing activity. For plumbing-system backflow assemblies, LSU requires testing to be
performed by a properly licensed Louisiana plumber holding a current SPBLA Water Supply
Protection Specialist (WSPS) endorsement, unless a different tester category is expressly permitted
by LDH for the specific assembly and application.
• Any installation, repair, replacement, relocation, modification, or maintenance of a plumbing-system
backflow assembly shall be performed by personnel properly licensed by the State Plumbing Board
of Louisiana and holding the endorsement(s) required for that work.
• A WSPS endorsement used to qualify a plumber shall be current for the entire period in which that
individual performs work for LSU.
• Backflow tester training/certification supporting WSPS endorsement shall be from a provider
accepted by SPBLA. SPBLA currently recognizes ASSE and ABPA testing certifications for this
purpose.
• If the value or nature of authorized plumbing work triggers Louisiana State Licensing Board for
Contractors (LSLBC) licensure, the Supplier shall possess the required commercial contractor
license/classification, Plumbing, before performing work.
The following items must be submitted prior to bid award or with Supplier’s bid:
• State Plumbing Board of Louisiana - WSPS Certification.
• Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors – Plumbing Classification.
(License must be active at the time of bid submission)
4. SUBMITTALS
The Supplier shall submit the following as applicable:
• Prior to bid award : current evidence of required company licenses and the credential(s) of proposed
testing personnel, including applicable SPBLA license and WSPS endorsement information.
• Prior to bid award any LSLBC commercial plumbing license required by the bid scope or
anticipated value of regulated plumbing work.
• Before field work: test kit calibration certificates showing calibration within the preceding 12
months, or a more frequent interval if required by the manufacturer or authority having jurisdiction.
• Before field work: proposed testing schedule for LSU approval.
• Before field work: list of primary testing personnel and contact information.
• Before use: identification of any proposed subcontractor and evidence that the subcontractor meets
all applicable qualification requirements.
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5. SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION
LSU Facilities will coordinate the overall work sequence with the Supplier. The Supplier shall comply
with approved schedules and promptly notify LSU of any condition that could affect completion.
• Normal working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless LSU approves
otherwise.
• No shutdown or interruption affecting a campus building, utility, fire protection system, laboratory,
residence hall, food service operation, medical/veterinary operation, athletic facility, or other critical
function may occur without prior LSU approval.
• Planned outages shall be coordinated with LSU at least 72 hours in advance unless LSU authorizes a
shorter period in writing.
• After-hours or overtime work must be approved in writing before the work is performed. LSU will
not pay unauthorized overtime premiums.
• The Supplier shall sequence work to minimize disruption and shall follow LSU direction regarding
priority facilities.
6. TEST EQUIPMENT
The Supplier shall furnish all test equipment, hoses, fittings, adapters, gauges, and accessories necessary
to test each assembly at no additional cost unless a separate bid item expressly provides otherwise.
• Differential pressure gauges and manufacturer-approved test equipment appropriate for the assembly
type.
• Hoses, fittings, and adapters suitable for the device sizes and configurations included in the contract.
• Equipment is maintained clean, calibrated, and in proper working conditions.
• Current calibration documentation available to LSU upon request.
7. FIELD INSPECTION AND DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
Before testing, the Supplier shall verify and document the following for each assembly:
• LSU building name and building number.
• Exact device location, including room, mechanical space, exterior location, vault, or other
identifying information.
• Device type, size, manufacturer, model (when visible), and serial number.
• Service/application, such as domestic water, fire protection, or irrigation.
• Accessibility and condition of surrounding area.
• Visible leaks, corrosion, damage, missing components, improper orientation or installation, and
other observable deficiencies.
• Whether the device appears in LSU's provided inventory.
8. TESTING PROCEDURES
Testing shall be performed using procedures required by applicable Louisiana regulations, the authority
having jurisdiction, accepted tester training standards, and the assembly manufacturer.
Testing shall include all functions applicable to the specific assembly type, including:
• Shutoff valve condition and integrity.
• Check Valve Performance.
• Relief valve operation for reduced-pressure-principal assemblies.
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• Required pressure differential measurements.
• Verification of pass/fail status against applicable performance criteria.
The Supplier shall not operate valves or initiate shutdowns until required coordination and written
authorization have been completed.
9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND FAILED DEVICES
An assembly shall be reported as passing only when it satisfies the applicable performance requirements
for its type and operates without a condition that causes the test to fail.
For a failed assembly, the Supplier shall:
• Immediately notify the designated LSU representative when the failure creates or may create an
immediate water-quality, life-safety, or service-continuity concern.
• Clearly identify the device as failed on the test tag and test report.
• Document the failed component or test point, measured values, and recommended corrective action.
• Not perform repairs unless LSU has issued written authorization or an emergency authorization
under the contract.
• Retest the assembly after an authorized repair when required and submit the retest results.
The Supplier shall not use wording such as 'DO NOT USE' on a device unless that wording is required
by applicable regulation, the authority having jurisdiction, or specifically directed by LSU, because
shutting down or removing a backflow assembly from service may affect critical campus systems.
10. DEFICIENCIES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
The Supplier shall provide a deficiency entry for each failed or deficient device. At a minimum, the
entry shall include:
• Device identification and exact location.
• Description of the deficiency or failed test condition.
• Measured test values associated with failure, when applicable.
• Recommended repair, replacement, or further investigation.
• Recommended urgency: Emergency, High, Routine, or Monitor.
• Photographs when they materially aid identification or repair planning.
Repairs are not included in the routine testing scope unless authorized in writing. Any repair proposal
shall clearly identify labor, materials, equipment, and other charges and shall refer to the applicable LSU
work order or authorization.
11. DEVICE INVENTORY, MAPPING, AND TAGGING
The Supplier shall maintain and update a device inventory for LSU during performance of the contract.
• Each tested assembly shall be tagged with the test date, pass/fail status, tester identification, and
Supplier name.
• The Supplier shall record geographic coordinates for exterior devices and other devices for which
coordinates are meaningful and obtainable without specialized survey work.
• When requested by LSU, the Supplier shall provide a Google Earth-compatible KML/KMZ file or
other LSU-approved mapping file showing device locations.
• Inventory changes shall identify new, removed, relocated, inaccessible, duplicate, or unlisted
devices.
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12. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
All required documentation shall be submitted electronically in a format acceptable to LSU. Each
individual test report shall include, at minimum:
• Building name/number and exact location of the device.
• Device type, size, manufacturer, model when available, and serial number.
• Service/application.
• Test date.
• Tester name and applicable license/credential number.
• Test kit identification or serial number when applicable.
• Required test measurements and test results.
• Pass/fail status.
• Observed deficiencies and corrective-action recommendation, if applicable.
The Supplier shall also provide:
• A summary spreadsheet of all devices tested during the billing period.
• A deficiency log for all failed or deficient devices.
• Updated inventory/mapping information as required by Section 11.
• A final contract-period summary report when requested by LSU.
Individual test reports and supporting documentation shall be submitted within five (5) business days
after testing unless LSU approves another schedule. Documentation required to support an invoice must
be submitted no later than the corresponding invoice.
13. SUBCONTRACTORS
The Supplier may not subcontract the entire contract. Any subcontractor proposed to perform a portion
of the work shall be identified to LSU and must meet the same licensing, certification, insurance, safety,
and documentation requirements applicable to that portion of the work.
No subcontractor may perform work without LSU's prior written approval. The awarded Supplier
remains fully responsible for all work, communications, schedules, quality, and deliverables furnished
by any subcontractor.
14. WORKING HOURS AND COMPENSABLE TIME
Payment will be made only in accordance with the pricing basis established in the bid form and for work
that is properly authorized, completed, and documented.
• LSU will not pay for ordinary travel time to or from campus, mobilization that is included in the bid
price, personal breaks, or unapproved standby time.
• Where the bid includes hourly labor rates for separately authorized repair work, only verified on-site
labor hours associated with the authorized work are billable unless the written authorization
expressly states otherwise.
• Overtime premiums are not billable unless approved in writing before the overtime work is
performed.
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15. EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
If the Supplier discovers a condition during testing that presents an immediate risk of contamination,
uncontrolled water discharge, loss of required backflow protection, or significant interruption to a
critical campus system, the Supplier shall immediately notify LSU Facilities and secure the immediate
work area when it is safe to do so.
The Supplier shall not perform emergency repair work beyond acti
- Segment
- 72000000
- Enriched
- Yes
- Open Date
- 09/22/2026 11:00:00 AM CT
- Bid Number
- 50001-2901
- Date Issued
- 08/21/2026
- Categorized By
- llm
