Dotd panel, extruded, aluminum 12INX36FT

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids on extruded aluminum panels measuring 12 inches by 36 feet, with bids due November 9, 2026.

Two preference programs apply and filter eligibility. A U.S. preference requirement mandates that products be manufactured or produced in the United States. A Louisiana preference under Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:1604(H) & (I) provides a 10% price advantage to bidders whose workforce comprises a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents and whose products are produced, manufactured, or assembled within Louisiana, provided the cost of Louisiana-produced items does not exceed the cost of out-of-state items by more than 10%. Bidders claiming Louisiana preference must submit the official Preference Louisiana form prior to bid opening; submissions on alternative documents or after opening are not accepted.

The scope comprises extruded aluminum panels conforming to specified ASTM standards, material composition, alloy designation, temper requirements, dimensional tolerances, and surface finish. Panels must meet DOTD quality and performance standards for infrastructure applications.

Bid submission requires time-stamping by the DOTD Procurement Section before the November 9 deadline. Bids are accepted by hand delivery, courier service, or U.S. Postal Service to DOTD Procurement Section, Headquarters Administration, Room S-447, 4th Floor East Wing, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or P.O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245. All envelopes must clearly display the RFx number and bid opening date. DOTD is not responsible for delays caused by delivery method selection; bids received after the opening date and time in Central Standard Time will be rejected. Postal Service deliveries require additional time for routing through the Baton Rouge Main Post Office and Division of Administration before reaching the Procurement Section.