Addendum No. 1.docx

Office of State Procurement State of Louisiana Division of Administration

JEFF LANDRY

GOVERNOR

TAYLOR F. BARRAS

COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION

May 20, 2025

ADDENDUM NO. 01

Your reference is directed to RFx Number 3000024636 for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State of Louisiana – Bathroom Conversions - DOC, which is currently scheduled to open at 10:00 AM CT on 05/28/2025.

The following are the vendor’s written inquiries received by the inquiry deadline date of May 14, 2025 and the State’s responses:

Vendor Inquiry 1. Will the Agency be responsible for all demolition and wall reconstruction, including blocking for grab bars?

State’s Response: Yes, the Agency will be responsible for this.

Vendor Inquiry 2. Is the Contractor responsible for hauling and disposal of old plumbing fixtures?

State’s Response: Yes, the Contractor will be responsible for this.

Vendor Inquiry 3. Are specific brands or models required for toilets, lavatories, and faucets, or is the contractor allowed to propose ADA-compliant alternatives?

State’s Response: The Contractor is allowed to propose ADA-compliant alternatives.

Vendor Inquiry 4. Can you confirm that the existing pipe chases will accommodate ADA fixture placement without major rerouting?

State’s Response: This must be confirmed by the Contractor during a site visit.

Vendor Inquiry 5. Will the contractor be allowed to work on multiple restrooms at the same time?

State’s Response: The Contractor will be allowed to work on multiple restrooms at the same time.

Vendor Inquiry 6. What security or access protocols will apply to workers entering the facility?

State’s Response: Please refer to page 6 of Attachment A – Terms and Conditions.

Vendor Inquiry 7. Is on-site storage or a laydown area available for materials and tools?

State’s Response: Yes, on-site storage or a laydown area for materials and tools will be provided.

Vendor Inquiry 8. Will the restrooms be vacated during construction, or must work be performed in occupied areas?

State’s Response: The restrooms will be vacated during construction.

Vendor Inquiry 9. Is there a required start date or project duration once the contract is awarded?

State’s Response: There is no required start date or project duration once the contract is awarded.

Vendor Inquiry 10. Will a designated point of contact or inspector be assigned for coordination and approvals?

State’s Response: Scotty Henderson is be the designated point of contact.

Vendor Inquiry 11. Are plumbing permits or other trade permits required for this project?

State’s Response: A Mechanical and/or Plumbing license is required for amounts over $10,000.00 for this project

All else remains as on the original Invitation to Bid.

THIS ADDENDUM IS HEREBY OFFICIALLY MADE A PART OF THE REFERENCED SOLICITATION.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum does not cause you to revise your bid, you should acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by identifying your business name and by signing where indicated. You may return this Acknowledgement by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. The State reserves the right to request a completed Acknowledgement at any time. Failure to execute an Acknowledgement shall not relieve the bidder from complying with the terms of its bid.

Addendum Acknowledged/No changes:

For: ________________________ By: __________________________

REVISION: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum requires you to revise your bid, you must indicate any change(s) below, identify your business name and sign where shown. Revisions shall be delivered prior to bid opening by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756, and indicate the RFx number and the bid opening date and time on the outside of the envelope for proper identification, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. Electronic transmissions other than by fax are not being accepted at this time

Revisions received after bid opening shall not be considered and you shall be held to your original bid.

Revision:

For: ________________________ By: __________________________

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