Building Materials - DOC/DWCC Bid Cancelled: 04/11/2025 - Addendum No. 1 - CANCELLATION Date Issued: April 11, 2025 Your refere

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 3000024415 for building materials specifically for the David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) Recreational Building located in Homer, Louisiana. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of construction materials including framing materials, lumber (treated ground contact and yellow pine), oriented strand board, metal roofing components, windows, exterior and interior doors, and interior trim/insulation. Key deliverables include precise quantities of materials such as 20 Quickcrete building form tubes, various lumber grades, 12 charcoal grey metal roofing panels, 4 cream white vinyl windows, 1 exterior fiberglass door, and 4 interior doors. The bid is scheduled for public opening on April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic submissions required through the LaPac system. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and complete Attachment D - Line Item Responses, with evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements.

The procurement offers preference opportunities for Louisiana-based businesses, specifically those with at least 50% Louisiana resident workforce, and for products manufactured in Louisiana or the United States. Vendors can receive cost differentials up to 10% for Louisiana businesses and 5% for U.S. manufactured products. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the contract allows for potential renewals of up to two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. Vendors must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and various state and federal non-discrimination requirements. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed line-item specifications suggest a comprehensive procurement approach designed to establish a flexible supply contract for building materials across correctional facility infrastructure projects.