Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50012-657-27

Louisiana Tech University Solicits Bids for High-Pressure Natural Gas Supply

Louisiana Tech University is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of natural gas to its co-generation power plant in Ruston, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing - Products/Services Requested: - Firm delivery of high-pressure natural gas (350 PSIG) to the university's power plant - Expected annual consumption: approximately 598,023 MMBTU - Pricing based on NYMEX Henry Hub monthly settlement prices plus supplier add-on - Alternate bids for incidental natural gas supply to additional campus locations (Davison Athletic Center, Joe Aillet Field House, Thomas Assembly Center, Integrated Engineering and Science Education Building) - Notable Requirements: - Gas must be delivered at 350 PSIG for the main power plant - Bidders may propose installation and maintenance of new gas lines or pressure equipment at their own expense if required - Contract term is one year with two possible one-year renewals - Pricing must remain firm for at least 30 days from bid opening - No specific OEMs are mandated; any qualified natural gas supplier may bid - OEMs: - No specific manufacturers or OEMs are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified natural gas suppliers

Description

Louisiana Tech University is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of natural gas to be delivered to its co-generation power plant. The plant supplies electricity and steam for heating and cooling over 2,000,000 square feet of campus facilities. The gas is required at specific pressures for different equipment: 350 PSIG for the gas turbine and 40 PSIG for supplemental firing and additional boilers. Bidders may install a new gas line at their expense if needed, and must comply with all specifications and delivery requirements. No bid bond is required, and prices must be firm for at least 30 days from the bid opening date.

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