DOTD Contr. f/Base course, Stone, Dense

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for base course stone aggregates to be delivered to three maintenance units in Louisiana: D04 Castor (300 tons), D05 Monroe (1,400 tons), and D08 Winnfield (1,350 tons). The contract will run from January 20, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with bids due by January 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must provide dense stone aggregate materials meeting the 2016 LA Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, specifically Section 1003.03.1, Table 1003-6. All materials must be sourced from an approved supplier listed on the Approved Materials List for Aggregates prior to bid opening. Pricing must be submitted F.O.B. destination with all freight and delivery charges included, with unit prices not exceeding two decimal places. Bidders must be registered in LaPac and understand that the listed quantities are estimates with no guaranteed minimum purchases. Payment terms allow for discounts if payment is made within 30 days, with discounts less than 1% not considered in award evaluation.

The procurement offers preference options for Louisiana and U.S. manufacturers. The Louisiana Preference Form allows for a 10% price preference for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana, provided the vendor's workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents. Similarly, the U.S. Preference Form offers a 5% price preference for products manufactured entirely within the United States. Vendors must complete and submit these forms prior to bid opening to be considered for the preferences. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total estimated aggregate quantity is 3,050 tons across the three maintenance units. Bidders must submit their proposals via hand delivery, courier service, or U.S. Postal Service to the DOTD Procurement Section, ensuring timely delivery to the specified address. The contract requires vendors to have materials from an approved source and meet stringent material specification requirements detailed in the Approved Materials List for Aggregates.