DOTD Pile, Sheet, Interlock, Steel, 5 Ga

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of 200 pieces of lightweight steel sheet piles, specifically 16-foot long, 5 gauge, hot-dipped galvanized steel sheet piles with 18-inch width, conforming to ASTM A857 specifications, totaling 3,200 linear feet. The solicitation, identified by RFx Number 3000025190, will be publicly opened on August 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids to be submitted to a PO Box in Baton Rouge. Delivery requirements specify that materials must be transported by flatbed truck, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding Fridays. Bidders must submit three notarized copies of certified mill test reports in English, and shipments are subject to laboratory testing before final acceptance. The procurement process requires vendors to be registered in LaPac, comply with state and federal regulations including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements, and submit unit pricing limited to two decimal places in the correct unit of measure.

The solicitation includes provisions for both U.S. and Louisiana-based vendor preferences, offering a five percent price preference for U.S.-manufactured products and a ten percent preference for Louisiana-produced items. To qualify for these preferences, vendors must meet specific workforce and manufacturing criteria, such as having a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents and demonstrating that products are produced, manufactured, or assembled within the state or United States. Vendors must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State and comply with state procurement code requirements. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid encourages electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments and requires comprehensive documentation of manufacturing origin. Although no explicit budget range is provided in the available documents, the procurement is for 3,200 linear feet of specialized steel sheet piles, suggesting a potentially significant investment in infrastructure or construction materials. Vendors must ensure their bids meet all technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and submission guidelines to be considered for the contract.