Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50012-654-26

Custom Circulation Heater and Control Panel for Louisiana Tech University Hot Lab

Louisiana Tech University is seeking bids for a custom engineered process heating system to support its Mechanical Engineering Department's Hot Lab project. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing - Sub-agency: University College of Engineering and Science, Mechanical Engineering Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Sigma Thermal (OEM for specified heater and control panel) - Equivalent brands may be proposed if specifications are met or exceeded - Products/Services Requested: - Sigma Thermal 316SS Electric Circulation Heater and Control Panel (or equivalent) - Custom electric circulation heater and control panel for DI water applications - ASME vessel design, 316 stainless steel, 22-25 kW duty - Operating conditions: 0.25 lb/hour flow rate, 1600 psig pressure, 150°F to 650°F temperature range - Includes start-up support - Quantity: 1 unit - Installation instructions and recommended maintenance documentation - Complete product documentation and warranty of at least 12 months - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be manufactured, delivered, and ready for installation at 1207 Agriculture Drive, Ruston, LA - Delivery deadline is on or before the week of August 17, 2026 - Pricing must be firm for at least 30 days from bid opening - All delivery and importation costs must be included - Bids for equivalent products are accepted if specifications are met or exceeded

Description

Louisiana Tech University is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of a circulation heater and control panel for an engineered process heating system. The procurement supports the construction of a containment room housing a Hot Lab for student instruction and research on pipe loop systems for boilers. The custom boiler must be manufactured, delivered, and ready for installation by the week of August 17, 2026, and delivered to 1207 Agriculture Drive, Ruston, Louisiana. The awarded vendor must also provide complete installation instructions and recommended maintenance documentation. The boiler requested is a Sigma Thermal 316SS Electric Circulation Heater and Control Panel or equivalent, meeting specified design and operating conditions.

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