Addendum No. 1 - Vendor's Inquiries and State's Responses - ADA.docx

State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement

Jeff Landry Governor Taylor F. Barras Commissioner of Administration

Division of Administration 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5243 Phone (225) 342-8010 Fax (225) 342-9756

March 25, 2026

Addendum No. 01

Your reference is directed to RFx Number 3000026041 for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State of Louisiana – ATV Trail Improvements - LDWF, which is currently scheduled to open at 10:00 AM CT on 04/01/2026.

The following are the Vendor’s Inquiries received by the deadline date of March 25, 2026, and the State’s Responses:

Vendor’s Inquiry #1: How many total days are allotted for project completion?

State’s Response #1: Up to 120 days plus weather delays

Vendor’s Inquiry #2: Is the contractor permitted to perform work during the holidays, weekends, or hunting season?

State’s Response #2: Yes, but not during any Deer Firearm season on the WMA.

Vendor’s Inquiry #3: Is a Builder’s Risk Policy required under “Special Terms and Conditions” outlined on Page #8?

State’s Response #3: Yes, a Builder’s Risk policy is required.

Vendor’s Inquiry #4: What tree size (caliper) is permitted to remain within the 50-foot right-of-way?

State’s Response #4: Up to a 50’ Right-of-Way to the extent possible and remove all trees under 24” diameter within that Right-of-Way. No tree over 24” diameter is to be touched.

Vendor’s Inquiry #5: The majority of each trail is at or slightly above the surrounding grade. Achieving a grade of 3’ feet above existing is not feasible given the proposed import quantity of 650 cubic yards. Is the contractor required to import a maximum of 650 cubic yards per trail?

State’s Response #5: Please see Revised Attachment C – Specifications. Yes, the Contractor is required to import a maximum of 650 cubic yards per trail

Vendor’s Inquiry #6: Is the contractor authorized to utilize a bush hog or other similar equipment?

State’s Response #6: Yes.

Vendor’s Inquiry #7: Existing conditions at the Zeke ATV Trail do not allow for a 100’ × 80’ parking area across from the trailhead. What are the correct parking dimensions?

State’s Response #7: The trail head parking area should be on the same side of the road as the trail and shall be approximately 100’ x 80’ per the attached maps. LDWF will mark and flag the corners prior to April 1.

Attachment C – Specifications has been replaced in its entirety.

All else remains as on 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. 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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