The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000024243) for building materials to be delivered to the Raymond Laborde Correctional Institute located in Cottonport, Louisiana, within Allen Parish. The procurement involves acquiring various construction materials, including square tubing in multiple sizes (4"x4"x20', 2"x2"x24', and 1"x1"x24'), angle iron, expanded metal, flat plate, foam outside closure, ridge vent capping, and related hardware. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery required within 2 weeks of contract award. Bids are due on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST and will be publicly opened at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and provide complete pricing that includes all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal charges. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but it does include Louisiana and United States product preferences, with potential price preferences of up to 10% for Louisiana products and 5% for U.S. manufactured products under certain conditions. Bidders must submit certifications regarding non-discrimination, compliance with civil rights laws, and verification that they are not suspended or debarred from federal contracting. The contract allows for payment through LaCarte procurement card (for purchases $5,000 and under) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While a specific budget range is not provided, vendors must keep their bid prices firm for a minimum of 30 days and be prepared to deliver materials F.O.B. destination. Potential bidders are required to have an active LAGOV vendor ID and password, and must be prepared to provide additional literature and specifications within 5 business days if requested by the procuring agency.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
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Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revision.pdf | 268KB | 2/11/25 | ||
3000024243-2.pdf | 178KB | 3/14/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-6.pdf | 203KB | 1/31/25 | ||
3000024243-1.pdf | 173KB | 2/11/25 | ||
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 1/31/25 |