Dotd mast arm poles

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) is seeking bids for traffic signal poles and mast arm poles through Invitation to Bid (ITB) RFx Number 3000025394. The procurement involves four line items of steel poles with quantities ranging from 1 to 20 units, specifically including a 28 ft controller type pole, 50 ft span mast arm poles, and two variations of 40 ft span add-on mast arm poles. Bidders must submit detailed specifications including brand and model numbers, with all products required to be new and current models. The bid is scheduled for public opening on September 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with strict submission requirements including electronic submission through LaPAC and compliance with specific technical standards outlined in the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Delivery will be accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with 24-hour advance notice required. Bidders must provide unit pricing with no more than two decimal places and include descriptive literature with their submission.

The procurement includes preferential considerations for Louisiana and U.S.-based manufacturers. Vendors can qualify for a ten percent price preference for Louisiana-produced products, which requires having a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents and producing products within the state's territorial borders. Additionally, a five percent preference is available for U.S.-manufactured products, subject to specific conditions about manufacturing location and pricing. Vendors must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State and comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and provide certifications regarding discriminatory practices and federal debarment status. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-line item procurement suggests potential total contract values in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Vendors must be prepared to meet comprehensive technical specifications, including galvanized steel construction, specific bolt and washer configurations, integrated wire ways, and manufacturer identification markings as detailed in the Traffic Control Standards (TCS#8 and TCS#10).