DOTD Arch Pipe & Bands(D62)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 62 is issuing a sealed bid solicitation for bituminous-coated metal culvert pipe and bands meeting 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. The procurement covers ten line items totaling 385 linear feet of pipe in multiple gauge specifications (10 and 12 gauge) and sizes ranging from 21S x 15R to 128S x 83R, with quantities of two to three pieces per section at 25 or 30 feet each, plus three individual pipe bands. All pipe must include lifting lugs and all bands must include 10-inch bolts with gasket material sourced from the state's pre-approved materials list. Unit pricing must be quoted in linear feet for pipe and each (EA) for bands with no more than two decimal places, and all prices must include delivery costs on an F.O.B. destination basis. Sealed bids are due February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids submitted to the DOTD Procurement Section at 1201 Capitol Access Road, 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. Vendors must notify Bryan Dedon at least two weeks prior to fabrication and Michael Magee at least 24 hours before delivery, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM excluding holidays and weekends. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and throughout the entire contractual period if accepted.

Bidders are encouraged to claim preference benefits under Louisiana law, including a five percent price preference for U.S.-manufactured products under Louisiana R.S. 39:1604.7 and Louisiana preference for products produced, manufactured, or assembled within the state under Louisiana R.S. 39:1604(H) & (I), provided the preferences are claimed on the appropriate forms prior to bid opening. Louisiana preference requires qualifying products to be equal in quality to competing items, cost no more than ten percent above out-of-state products, and be offered by vendors with a minimum fifty percent Louisiana resident workforce. Vendor registration in LaPac is required prior to bid submission, and all Louisiana corporations and limited liability companies must be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000. Standard federal and state compliance requirements apply, including E-Verify verification, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act adherence, anti-kickback provisions, and certifications regarding suspension or debarment status. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or existing contractors, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The state encourages vendors to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments and offers a payment discount incentive for amounts paid within 30 days.