MEB 6TH & 7TH FLOOR AUDIO VISUAL UPGRADE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING ON 10/20/26 @ AHSON BLDG 1ST FL SEMINAR RM 2

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of audio visual upgrades on the 6th and 7th floors of the Medical Education Building. The project scope encompasses five system types, including large, medium, and small conference rooms, lounges, write-up rooms, and wayfinding systems. The selected integrator is responsible for providing all components not designated as owner furnished equipment, submitting a one-line system design for review, and providing specifications for power, data, and conduit. Project completion requires the delivery of as-built drawings, uncompiled Crestron code, passwords, and manuals, followed by a demonstration and training for LSUHSC representatives. The contract also includes a one-year service and support agreement following project acceptance. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted on the provided forms, properly signed, and not completed in pencil. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the Ahson Building. To be considered responsive, bidders must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State and provide new, unused products. The contract requires adherence to OSHA safety standards, plenum-rated cabling for ceiling spaces, and compliance with equal employment and affirmative action clauses. Additionally, providers must warrant that no organizational conflicts of interest exist and comply with Louisiana's information security policies, which may include annual cybersecurity evaluations for subcontractors.