DOTD Brine Makers(S42)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for two salt brine maker units under RFx 3000026546, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. One unit is destined for District 04 Minden yard and one for District 05 Ruston yard.

Both U.S. Preference (5% cost preference) and Louisiana Preference (10% cost preference) programs apply. Bidders claiming either preference must submit certification prior to bid opening; claims made on alternative documents or after opening are ineligible. Louisiana Preference requires that the vendor's Louisiana workforce comprise a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents. Each preference applies only when the cost of preferred items does not exceed competing products by more than the applicable threshold, and the vendor agrees to match the lowest bid price offered on comparable items.

The specification calls for a Varitech Model SB600 or equivalent, a self-contained salt brine production system capable of producing a minimum of 3,600 gallons of salt brine per hour. Key requirements include up-flow design for consistent salinity, double-wall secondary containment with 110% capacity, UV-stabilized construction, automated full storage shut-off, manual operator-controlled salinity adjustment, tethered remote control operable up to 15 feet, 120-volt 20-amp electrical service, and a stainless steel unloading pump rated for a minimum of 110 gallons per minute.

Bidders must submit prices in U.S. dollars on an F.O.B. destination basis, specify brand and model number, and include all delivery costs. No "payment in advance" or C.O.D. requirements are permitted. Payment is made within 30 days of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Minden accepts deliveries Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Ruston accepts deliveries Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, both requiring 24-hour advance notice. Vendor registration in LaPac and Louisiana Secretary of State compliance are mandatory. Standard state terms covering civil rights, ADA accessibility, indemnification, debarment, E-Verify, and environmental compliance apply.