Louisiana State University - REBID - Equipment Relocation of Allegro Weber Bar - RFQ-0000002939 (2026)
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeHigher Ed · Baton Rouge, LA- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy Hill Bourgeois
- (555) 123-4567
The 30-second brief
Louisiana State University is seeking bids for the specialized heavy rigging, crane services, jack-and-slide system, and lowboy tractor-trailer transport of the Allegro Weber Bar, a fragile 25,000 lbs historical gravitational-wave detector. The project involves removing the scientific instrument from the Nicholson Hall laboratory basement high bay at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA, and delivering it to the LIGO Livingston Observatory Science and Education Center (SEC) in Livingston, LA. The scope requires NCCCO certified riggers and crane operators, underground civil utility surveys, Louisiana DOTD oversize permits, and strict adherence to ASME and OSHA crane and rigging requirements. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT, and the work is scheduled to start in December 2026 for a single mobilization period not exceeding one week.
Relocation of Allegro Weber Bar, Heavy rigging system rated for 25, 000 lbs, Mobile truck crane operation, Jack-and-slide system, Lowboy tractor-trailer transport
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Summary
Louisiana State University is seeking bids for the specialized heavy rigging, crane services, jack-and-slide system, and lowboy tractor-trailer transport of the Allegro Weber Bar, a fragile 25,000 lbs historical gravitational-wave detector.
The project involves removing the scientific instrument from the Nicholson Hall laboratory basement high bay at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA, and delivering it to the LIGO Livingston Observatory Science and Education Center (SEC) in Livingston, LA. The scope requires NCCCO certified riggers and crane operators, underground civil utility surveys, Louisiana DOTD oversize permits, and strict adherence to ASME and OSHA crane and rigging requirements. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT, and the work is scheduled to start in December 2026 for a single mobilization period not exceeding one week.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive supplier
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Relocation of Allegro Weber Bar
- Heavy rigging system rated for 25
- 000 lbs
- Mobile truck crane operation
- Jack-and-slide system
- Lowboy tractor-trailer transport
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Certificate of insurance
- W-9 or W-8
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Reported agency
- Louisiana State University
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Amy Hill Bourgeois.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amy Hill Bourgeois at (555) 123-4567. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Relocation of Allegro Weber Bar, Heavy rigging system rated for 25, 000 lbs, Mobile truck crane operation, Jack-and-slide system, Lowboy tractor-trailer transport. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baton Rouge, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.