DOTD 84" Dia. Pipe & Bands(D08) Bid Cancelled: 09/30/2025 - Bid is being cancelled because the Department no longer requires this

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking bids for metal culvert pipes and bands through a solicitation (RFx Number 3000025442) targeting infrastructure procurement in Ouachita Parish. The specific procurement involves two types of bituminous coated metal culvert pipes: 60 linear feet of 30-foot pieces and 80 linear feet of 40-foot pieces, along with two pipe bands, all specified at 12-gauge. Vendors must provide lifting lugs, bolts, and gasket materials from an approved materials list, with strict technical requirements for product quality and manufacturing. The bid is scheduled for public opening on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with delivery restricted to DOTD Site Hwy 474 in Many, LA, during specific hours (Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays and weekends). Bidders must complete vendor registration in LaPac prior to submission and notify DOTD representatives two weeks before fabrication and shipping. Evaluation will likely include compliance with federal and state regulations, anti-discrimination provisions, and accessibility standards.

The procurement opportunity includes preference mechanisms for Louisiana and U.S. manufacturers, with potential price advantages for vendors meeting specific workforce and production criteria. Louisiana-based businesses can receive a 10% preference if their workforce consists of at least 50% Louisiana residents, while U.S. manufacturers can obtain a 5% price preference for fully domestic production. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. While a precise award value is not specified, the technical specifications suggest a mid-scale infrastructure procurement focused on culvert pipe infrastructure. Vendors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including verification of no suspension or debarment, and demonstrate technical capability to manufacture and deliver specialized metal culvert pipes and associated hardware. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) participation is encouraged, indicating a preference for modern payment methods in the procurement process.