DOTD Contract- Agg. Rip Rap, 30 LB/ 55 LB -

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is soliciting bids for a 12-month contract to furnish Aggregates, Riprap, Class 55 LB and 30 LB, effective from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The procurement covers multiple parishes including Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, and Baton Rouge City. Specific quantities include 300 tons of Class 55 LB Riprap for the Castor Bridge Maintenance Unit, 50 tons for the Jennings Maintenance Unit, 1 ton for the Lake Charles Maintenance Unit, 300 tons of Class 30 LB Riprap for the Castor Bridge Maintenance Unit, and 25 tons for the East Baton Rouge Maintenance Unit. Bidders must provide materials that meet DOTD MS Spec 274-007 and be listed on the Approved Materials List. The bid submission deadline is December 13, 2024, with bids to be delivered manually or via the online vendor portal. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination and include all freight and delivery charges. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the same price, terms, and conditions, and may extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods.

The procurement offers a 10% Louisiana preference for materials produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana, with bidders required to have a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents. Additionally, a 5% U.S. preference is available for products manufactured in the United States. The contract includes provisions for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments, and vendors must be registered in the LaPac system prior to award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total contract value can be estimated based on the specified tonnage quantities across multiple maintenance units. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, including specific physical properties, size ranges, and gradation percentages for the riprap classes. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for unsatisfactory performance with 10 days written notice, and payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery.