UPDATED SPEC 154-002.pdf

This specification document issued by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) outlines hardware requirements for two extruded panel assemblies used in field installation and repair operations. Product ID 11947 is a Panel Mounting Assembly comprising a 3/8 inch-16 UNC by 3/4 inch aluminum alloy 2024-T4 hex head bolt, two 3/8 inch aluminum flat washers (1 inch x 7/16 inch x .078 inch), and one 3/8 inch aluminum alloy 2017-T4 hex head locknut, with all parts hand-assembled prior to delivery and locknuts left unengaged. Product ID 11948 is a Post Clip Assembly consisting of one aluminum alloy 356-T6 post clip, one 3/8 inch-16 UNC by 1 3/4 inch aluminum alloy 2024-T4 rectangular head bolt, one 2024-T3 aluminum flat washer with a 3/4 inch outer diameter and 25/64 inch inner diameter (.090 inch thick), and one 3/8 inch aluminum alloy 2017-T4 hex head locknut, similarly hand-assembled with unengaged locknuts. The procurement requires 4,500 units of the Panel Mounting Assembly and 7,000 units of the Post Clip Assembly, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST and a contract term of 12 months with renewal options for up to two additional 12-month periods (maximum 36 months total) at firm prices.

Assemblies must be supplied in containers not exceeding 250 units per container and delivered Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. via open bed truck with tarping, F.O.B. destination with transportation prepaid. All products must be new and unused, accompanied by Certificates of Compliance, with bidders required to specify manufacturer and model numbers and potentially provide samples for laboratory testing within ten days of request. Bidders must be registered with LaPAC and comply with Louisiana Secretary of State registration requirements; bids of $25,000 or more require federal suspension and debarment certification. Louisiana preference of up to 10% and U.S. manufacturing preference of up to 5% apply when qualifying vendors meet cost and workforce thresholds, with both preferences requiring completion and timely submission of certification forms prior to bid opening. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes.