DOTD Arch Pipe & Bands(D08)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), District 08, has issued a sealed bid solicitation for bituminous-coated metal culvert pipe and pipe bands. The procurement seeks 200 linear feet of 8-gauge archival corrugated metal culvert pipe, specifically consisting of eight 25-foot sections with lifting lugs, along with four pipe bands and accompanying bolts. All materials must conform to the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and utilize gasket materials exclusively from the state's Approved Materials List (AML). The bid is due on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with submissions accepted via fax or non-electronic methods to a specified address. Vendors must notify DOTD representatives Bryan Dedon two weeks prior to fabrication and Drew Dufour 24 hours before delivery, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays and weekends. Bid requirements include F.O.B. destination pricing, firm pricing for 30 days, and unit prices limited to two decimal places.

The solicitation includes preference provisions for U.S. and Louisiana-manufactured products, with potential cost advantages for vendors meeting specific criteria. U.S. manufacturers can receive a five percent preference if their products meet strict manufacturing location requirements, while Louisiana-based manufacturers can receive a ten percent preference if their workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents. Vendors must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State if operating as an LLC or corporation and must complete vendor registration in LaPac prior to award. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement includes standard state contractual terms, civil rights compliance requirements, and federal clauses covering anti-kickback, clean air, clean water, and energy conservation provisions. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor meeting all bid requirements, with payment processed within 30 days of invoice receipt, preferably through electronic funds transfer.