The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is soliciting emailed bids for 6,480 square feet of flat aluminum sheets specifically designed for sign fabrication. The procurement is for .080 x 60 x 144 inch aluminum sheets, with each sheet covering 60 square feet, and must strictly conform to DOTD MS Specification 154-002 (Revised 03/21/2022). The aluminum sheets must be ASTM B 209 compliant, Alloy 6061-T6, with a 0.080" thickness and a chromate conversion coating meeting ASTM B449 or ASTM B921 Class 1 or I standards. Deliveries must be made by open bed truck, with sheets securely banded and stacked not exceeding 2,000 pounds, and a Certificate of Compliance is required for each shipment. Bid responses are due by September 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, and must be emailed to alice.smith@la.gov with the RFx Number included in the subject line. Bidders are required to provide descriptive literature, manufacturer and model numbers, and understand that products may undergo laboratory testing before final acceptance. The procurement offers potential preferences for U.S. and Louisiana-based manufacturers, with a 5% price preference for U.S.-manufactured products and a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced items. Vendors must meet specific workforce and production criteria, such as having at least 50% Louisiana residents and demonstrating that products are equal in quality to alternatives. The contract may be renewable for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) participation is encouraged, and vendors must be registered in LaPAC prior to bid submission. Bidders must comply with various federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 6,480 square feet of aluminum sheeting, which suggests a substantial contract opportunity for qualifying manufacturers and suppliers.
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PREFERENCE LOUISIANA.pdf | 2MB | 9/8/25 | ||
3000025421.pdf | 90KB | 9/8/25 | ||
MS 154_002.pdf | 270KB | 9/8/25 | ||
PREFERENCE U.S..pdf | 2MB | 9/8/25 |