DOTD Corr, Polypro, DW Pipe(D04)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of corrugated polypropylene double-wall pipes for District 04, specifically located in Bossier Parish. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000024842) requires 320 linear feet of 48-inch diameter polypropylene pipes, consisting of 16 pieces at 20 linear feet each, to be delivered to the DOTD Engineering & Operations facility in Bossier City. All pipes must be sourced from the Approved Materials List for Plastic Culvert Pipe and Joint Systems, with gasket materials also required to meet approved specifications. The bid opening is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with strict delivery instructions mandating vendor contact at least 24 hours prior to delivery and acceptance only Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays and weekends. Vendors must ensure delivery by June 30, 2025, due to fiscal year funding constraints, and must be registered in LaPac prior to bid submission.

The procurement opportunity includes several preference and compliance considerations, with potential advantages for Louisiana and U.S.-based manufacturers. Bidders can claim a 10% price preference for Louisiana-produced products and a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured items, provided they meet specific workforce and manufacturing criteria. Vendors must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The solicitation encourages Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments and requires vendors who are Louisiana or foreign LLCs or corporations to be appropriately registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a targeted infrastructure improvement project in Bossier Parish. Potential bidders must carefully review all attached documents, including the Approved Materials List for Plastic Culvert Pipe and Joint Systems, and the Louisiana and U.S. Preference forms, to ensure full compliance with all procurement requirements.