ACOUSTIC PIANOS (FURNISH & INSTALL) DUE 10/27 1:00PM, OPENS 10/27 2:00PM, NO PRE-BID MEETING

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of two new acoustic pianos to be located in Angelle Hall. The requirements include one acoustic grand piano for a practice room in Room 231, featuring enhanced silent technology, CFX Concert Grand Binaural Sampling, and a built-in 2-track MIDI/USB Audio Recorder, and one acoustic upright piano for a teaching studio in Room 139. The contract encompasses the furnishing of the instruments, shipping, delivery, and a white glove regulation and tuning service. All equipment must be new, of the manufacturer's current model, and include a 10-year manufacturing warranty at no additional cost. Bids must be submitted electronically to ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu by October 27 at 1:00 PM, with the solicitation number 27010 included in the subject line. Mandatory submission requirements include a signed Certification Statement, the provided Bid Form with all pricing quoted on a net basis F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination, and illustrative materials for any proposed equivalent models. Failure to meet these requirements will result in bid rejection. Award evaluation will focus on compliance with specifications, and prices must remain firm through June 30, 2027. The successful contractor must provide a certificate of insurance naming the university as an additional insured, including Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. Payment terms are Net 60 days following the receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery and acceptance. Additionally, contractors must adhere to the university's no-smoking policy and current health and safety guidelines regarding COVID-19.