Barricade Kit - DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Barricade Kit procurement through Invitation to Bid #3000024303. The contract seeks to acquire 325 Type III panel assemblies and 570 leg assemblies for traffic channelizing during roadway maintenance. Each panel assembly consists of three 8' x 8" panels mounted on two 1" square steel uprights, featuring white and orange reflective sheeting from an approved manufacturer. The leg assemblies must include a 2" x 2" riser and base with a collapsible mechanism, constructed from hot-dipped galvanized steel. Mandatory specifications require the panels to be fabricated from high-density polyethylene or polypropylene, with seven internal I-beams and reflective sheeting meeting ASTM D4956 standards. The bid is due on March 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom at 9:45 AM CST. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and can deliver bid responses either physically or electronically, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the DOTD facility located at 7686 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge.

The state offers preferences for Louisiana-based businesses, with advantages for companies having workforces comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents. Additional preferences include 10% for Louisiana agricultural and forestry products, 7% for Louisiana processed meat and seafood products, and 5% for U.S. manufactured products. Vendors must provide 24-hour delivery notice and accept payment terms of net 30 days, with the state reserving the right to repurchase items at the same prices and conditions for one year from the original purchase order date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the state maintaining the ability to reject individual line items. Approved reflective sheeting manufacturers include 3M Company, Avery Dennison, Nippon Carbide Industries, and ORAFOL Americas, Inc. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple components with specific quantity requirements: 325 panel assemblies and 570 leg assemblies. Payment can be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).