Rebid: Equipment Relocation of Allegro Weber Bar

The Louisiana State University (LSU) is rebidding the relocation of the Allegro Weber Bar—a 25,000‑lb cryogenic gravitational‑wave detector— from its basement location at Nicholson Hall to the LIGO Livingston Observatory Science & Education Center in Livingston, LA. The award will go to a single responsible contractor who can provide heavy‑rigging, crane operation, jack‑and‑slide equipment, and a low‑boy tractor‑trailer, along with all required permits, insurance, and qualified personnel. Work must start in December 2026 and be completed within one week after mobilization. • Scope: Remove, crane, rig, and transport a 25,000 lb scientific instrument across campus, load onto a low‑boy trailer, obtain DOT oversize permits, and off‑load/position the detector at LIGO’s facility. • Required services: Heavy‑rigging system (≥25,000 lb capacity), NCCCO‑certified crane operator and riggers, jack‑and‑slide system, low‑boy tractor‑trailer with CDL driver, underground utility survey, safety & insurance compliance. • Schedule: Anticipated start December 2026; total execution ≤ 1 week. • Location: Pickup – LSU, 202 Nicholson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; Delivery – LIGO Livingston Observatory, 119100 LIGO Lane, Livingston, LA 70754. • Mandatory qualifications: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Rigging/House Moving), NCCCO crane operator certification, $5 M excess liability insurance, safety program, and ability to secure required transport permits. • Submission: Electronic bid to [email protected] by 11:00 AM CT on 11/10/2026; questions due four business days before opening. • Award: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder; all‑or‑none award for the single item.