Rebid of Purchase of a Circulation Heater & Control Panel for Engineer

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of a circulation heater and control panel for an engineered process heating system. The system will be used in a "Hot Lab" for instructional and research purposes. The university is looking for a custom boiler with a control panel that meets specific design and performance requirements. The awarded vendor will be required to manufacture, deliver, and have the unit ready for installation on or before the week of August 17, 2026. The vendor must also provide complete installation instructions and recommended maintenance documentation. Key requirements include: * The boiler must be a Sigma Thermal 316SS Electric Circulation Heater and Control Panel with start-up support or equivalent * The boiler must meet specific design and performance requirements, including operating conditions, flow rates, pressures, and temperatures * The vendor must provide product documentation, product drawings, and product specifications along with their completed and signed bid response * The vendor must certify that they are able to meet the required delivery timeline * The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities