Dotd 2WAY YEL. Stand. Pavement markers

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting sealed bids for 79,330 units of two-way yellow standard pavement markers under Invitation to Bid 3000026730, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Both Louisiana preference (10% price advantage where applicable) and U.S. preference (5% price advantage where applicable) are available to qualified vendors, each requiring a signed preference form submitted prior to bid opening.

Markers must meet ASTM D4280M specifications with a minimum base dimension of 3 inches by 3 inches, minimum height of 0.061 inches, and maximum height of 0.080 inches, and must be selected from DOTD's approved materials list. The list encompasses products from 3M Company, Apex Universal, Inc., Ennis-Flint, Inc., and Pac-Tec, Inc., with the most recent approvals dated July 2024. Bidders must submit brand and model numbers; failure to do so may result in bid rejection.

Products must be new, never previously used, and the current model. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to DOTD Engineering and Operations Traffic Engineering Service at 7686 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with 24 hours advance notice required. Pricing must be submitted on a unit basis with no more than two decimal places; bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days.

If awarded, the contractor may renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, with a maximum total contract term of 36 months. All vendors must be registered in LaPAC prior to bid submission. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Bidders must certify compliance with federal suspension and debarment requirements, anti-discrimination laws, and E-Verify provisions. Sealed bids must be submitted to P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9245.