DOTD Contract - Salt, 50 LB. Bags

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking bids for a salt supply contract, specifically for Grade 1 Salt in 50 LB bags to be delivered to multiple DOTD districts across the state. The contract will cover Districts 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 58, 61, and 62, with a minimum order requirement of one truckload (882 bags per truck). The procurement is for a one-year contract period from June 5, 2025, through June 4, 2026, with potential options for two additional twelve-month extensions, not to exceed a total of thirty-six months. Bidders must quote prices per district, with all costs including pallet and freight, and no additional charges permitted. Delivery specifications require flatbed truck delivery with palletized and plastic-wrapped shipments, and vendors must contact the district at least 24 hours prior to delivery. The bid opening is scheduled for April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with non-electronic submission required. Evaluation criteria include product quality, with the low bidder potentially required to submit a product sample, and the salt must meet ASTM D632 test method requirements with a minimum sodium chloride content of 95%.

The contract opportunity includes potential preference considerations for Louisiana-based and U.S. manufacturers. Vendors with a Louisiana workforce of at least 50% may be eligible for a 10% price preference, provided their products meet quality standards and do not exceed non-Louisiana items' prices by more than 10%. Similarly, U.S. manufacturers can claim a five percent preference for products entirely manufactured within the United States. The DOTD reserves the right to terminate the contract with 10 days' notice for unsatisfactory performance, and contract continuation is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process emphasizes competitive pricing and product quality. There are no details provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but the bid documents indicate that quantities listed are estimated usage only, with no guaranteed purchase quantities. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contractual period, providing stability for both the DOTD and potential vendors.