DOTD Agg Contract Rip Rap, 30 LB/ 55 LB

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting sealed bids for a 12-month aggregate riprap contract covering Districts 04, 07, and 61, commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The procurement involves furnishing two specific aggregate riprap classes: 30 LB and 55 LB, with 12 line items and estimated quantities ranging from 50 to 500 tons per line item. All aggregates must meet MS Spec 274-007 dated 9/26/2019 and be sourced exclusively from the DOTD Approved Materials List for Aggregates. Bid submissions are due by November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids to be delivered non-electronically to PO Box 94245. Bidders must quote prices F.O.B. Destination, including all freight and delivery charges, using tons as the unit of measure, with unit prices limited to two decimal places. Material will be ordered as needed, and DOTD reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel quantities with appropriate notice. The contract may be potentially renewed for two additional 12-month periods, extending the total contract term to a maximum of 36 months.

Preference will be given to U.S. and Louisiana-manufactured products, with specific certification forms required for claiming a 5% U.S. preference or 10% Louisiana preference. Bidders must complete vendor registration in LaPac prior to bid submission and comply with federal and state laws, including civil rights requirements and ADA accessibility standards. Corporations and limited liability companies must have Secretary of State registration for contracts exceeding $25,000. Bid prices will be evaluated with consideration of these preference mechanisms, which require that U.S. or Louisiana-made products be within 5-10% of the lowest bid to qualify for preference. Material is subject to stockpile approval and laboratory testing, with potential additional sample requirements at the bidder's expense. Payment will be processed within 30 days of invoice or delivery, with electronic funds transfer strongly encouraged. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers multiple districts and allows for up to 500 tons per line item across 12 separate items, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value.