DOTD Agg Contr, Basecourse, Limestone, Dse

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for a 12-month aggregate materials contract covering Districts 4, 61, and 62, with the potential for two additional 12-month renewals. The procurement focuses on procuring various aggregates including base course limestone, dense grade materials, and other specified aggregate types for maintenance and construction purposes. Bidders must supply materials to multiple maintenance units, with estimated quantities ranging from 72 to 400 tons per location. Qualified vendors must be registered in LaPac (Louisiana's procurement system) and source materials from sources listed on the Approved Materials List prior to bid opening. The contract period will run from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with bids due by December 13, 2024. Vendors must submit sealed bids with unit prices not exceeding two decimal places, quoted FOB Destination, and DOTD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed.

The solicitation includes significant preference provisions for Louisiana-based businesses, offering a 10% price preference for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana, contingent upon the bidder's workforce being at least 50% Louisiana residents. Additionally, there is a parallel 5% U.S. manufacturing preference for vendors producing products domestically. Vendors must complete either the Louisiana Preference Claim Form or the U.S. Preference Claim Form to be considered for these advantages. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for potential future renewals. Payment terms are set at 30 days following receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, and DOTD maintains the right to terminate the contract for unsatisfactory performance. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the estimated quantities and multi-district scope suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for aggregate material suppliers meeting the specified qualifications.