DOTD 24" Dia. Polypro Pipe(D04)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for RFx No. 3000025246, which seeks to procure 24-inch diameter polypropylene double-wall corrugated pipes for two specific delivery locations in Louisiana: Shreveport (120 linear feet) and Coushatta (240 linear feet), totaling 360 linear feet. The procurement requires all pipes to be new, unused, and from current model/packaging, with strict requirements for using pipes and gasket materials only from pre-approved materials lists. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via email to adrian.stallone@la.gov by 11:59 PM CST on August 6, 2025, with the RFx number included in the subject line. Delivery of the pipes is restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, with vendors mandated to contact specific personnel at least 24 hours prior to delivery. Vendors must be registered in LaPac, appropriately registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State, and corporations or limited liability companies must be in good standing to hold a purchase order or contract exceeding $25,000.

The solicitation includes potential preferential considerations for U.S. and Louisiana-based manufacturers, with forms allowing a 5% price preference for U.S.-manufactured products and a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced items, contingent upon meeting specific quality and workforce requirements. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions. Approved manufacturers for the polypropylene pipes include Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. and Prinsco, Inc., with manufacturing locations across multiple states. The DOTD strongly encourages vendor participation in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears focused on infrastructure improvement with precise specifications for pipe materials and delivery. Potential vendors must carefully review the Approved Materials List (AML) for Plastic Culvert Pipe and Joint Systems to ensure compliance with the technical requirements of the solicitation.