Dotd mast arm poles

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting sealed bids for 19 mast arm poles in five line-item configurations for traffic signal applications under RFx 3000026540, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. A Louisiana preference applies under which vendors producing, manufacturing, or assembling products within Louisiana whose prices do not exceed competing bids by more than ten percent may receive award; bidders must complete and submit the Louisiana Preference form prior to bid opening and document that the workforce consists of a minimum of fifty percent Louisiana residents. U.S. Preference policy also applies, requiring certification of domestic manufacturing origin and favoring American-made products throughout evaluation and contract term.

The scope comprises five line items: six 25-foot span, 20-foot height poles with transformer bases; six 30-foot span, 20-foot height poles; one 45-foot span, 30-foot add-on pole; two 45-foot span, 35-foot add-on poles; and four 45-foot span, 40-foot add-on poles. All products must comply with TCS No. 8 (Revised 02/20/2024), which establishes detailed structural, dimensional, and wind-loading specifications. Poles must be new, never previously used, and capable of supporting signal heads weighing 100 pounds each under 100 mph sustained wind velocities per AASHTO standards. Bidders must provide manufacturer and model numbers, descriptive literature, and identify any deviations from specification. All prices must be unit-priced with no more than two decimal places and include F.O.B. destination prepaid delivery costs. Products are subject to laboratory testing and sample provision at vendor expense within ten days of request before final acceptance.

Bids must be submitted in typed or online form, manually signed in ink, to DOTD Procurement Section, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room S-447, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. Vendor registration in LaPAC is required prior to submission for new vendors. Payment is due within 30 days of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for bids exceeding $25,000. Vendors must certify non-suspension or debarment status and comply with federal clauses including the Anti-Kickback Act and Clean Air Act.