Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50001-2790

LSU Solicits Bids for Advanced Field Planter for Agricultural Research

Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking bids for a specialized field planter to support agricultural research at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station in Bossier City, LA. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) - LSU Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) field planter for research plots - Must plant small grains (canola, wheat, rice, cover crops), corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, and soybean - Capable of planting at depths from 0 to 3 inches - Supports no-tillage, minimum tillage, and conventional tillage - Attaches to tractor-mounted three-point quick hitch - Features GPS or equivalent technology for accurate plot placement - Adjustable plant population, plot length, and alley length - Plants 4 rows (and 6 rows for small grains) with row widths from 7.5 to 40 inches - Includes seed singulation, synchronized row units, waterproof smart tablet for monitoring/data export, and plot planning software - Applies multiple insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers (granular and liquid) at variable rates and locations - Can apply at least 8 liquid treatments and 3 types of fertilizers - On-site setup and 8 hours of operational training for 4 personnel - Factory technician support within 24 hours for emergency repairs - Next-day spare parts availability - 12-month warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Manufacturer, brand, and model must be specified in the bid - Must include on-site setup, training, and rapid support - Emphasis on advanced technology (GPS, smart tablet, software) and multi-crop, multi-treatment capability - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders must specify manufacturer, brand, and model

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of a field planter designed for planting small grains, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, and soybean in small plots suitable for agricultural research. The planter must meet specific capabilities including planting at various depths, compatibility with different tillage methods, GPS or similar technology for accurate plot placement, and the ability to plant multiple rows with adjustable settings. Additional requirements include pesticide and fertilizer application capabilities, on-site setup, training, and a 12-month warranty. The delivery location is the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station in Bossier City, LA.

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