D58 SA Enhanced Pavement Markings Route US 425

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is requesting electronic bids for plastic pavement striping with wet reflective elements on US Route 425 in Grant Parish, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. This is a federal aid project (State Project No. H.016678) classified as Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, requiring the winning bidder to be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165.

The scope spans approximately 7.593 miles of enhanced pavement markings from 375 feet southeast of the intersection with Route LA 128 (Lee Street) to 220 feet south of the northern junction with Davis Street. The contractor must complete the entire work within thirty-five working days, with a 30-day assembly period permitted before time assessment begins. Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions apply; all iron, steel, and manufactured products must be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted, with minimal foreign material allowance not exceeding 0.1 percent of total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater.

The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000; the actual estimate will be published at bid opening for award determination. The project has not been selected for a specific DBE/SBE goal, but contractors must meet general DBE/SBE participation obligations. Mandatory provisions include compliance with the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, with minimums specified in Table 107.2-1 based on initial contract amount.

Electronic bid bonds are mandatory. Online bidder registration is required at least 24 hours before bid opening. All plans and project documents are available in electronic format only through the LA DOTD website. The project engineer is Jonah Blackwell (318-412-3135); bidder registration inquiries should be directed to Alfonzo Simon at Alfonzo.Simon@la.gov or (225) 379-1111.