DOTD GG Cable Barrier Parts(Contract)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking bids for a proprietary contract to procure specialized parts for TL4-4 Gibraltar High-Tension Cable Barriers. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of components including acorn turnbuckle fittings, terminal anchors, J-bolts, delineators, hairpins, lockplates, line and terminal posts, cable splices, and terminal keeper wires. The solicitation is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Contract Number 3000025244, scheduled for public bid opening on August 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The initial contract period will be twelve months, beginning September 14, 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of 36 months. Bidders must submit prices with no more than two decimal places and bid in the specified unit of measure. Qualification requirements include precise adherence to brand and specification details, with only bidders meeting exact specifications eligible for award. The bid includes a cooperative purchase agreement allowing potential deliveries to other state agencies, political subdivisions, and quasi-agencies statewide.

The solicitation includes provisions for U.S. and Louisiana-based manufacturing preferences, offering a 5% price preference for U.S.-manufactured products and a 10% preference for Louisiana-manufactured items. To qualify for the Louisiana preference, companies must have a workforce consisting of at least 50% Louisiana residents and produce, manufacture, or assemble products within the state. Bidders can claim these preferences by completing the respective forms, which require detailed documentation of manufacturing locations and workforce composition. The contract allows for potential cooperative purchasing, enabling other state entities to potentially utilize the contract terms. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests flexibility in quantity, with DOTD reserving the right to increase or decrease line item quantities at the stated unit price. Payment terms include disbursement within 30 days of properly executed invoices, with encouragement for electronic funds transfer. The comprehensive procurement approach allows for potential broad utilization across state and local government entities.