DOTD Pile, Sht, Interlock, Steel, 5 Ga

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is requesting bids on 5-gauge hot-dipped galvanized steel sheet pile materials under RFx 3000026830, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. A five percent U.S. preference applies to products manufactured in the United States, as defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1604.7, and a Louisiana state vendor preference is available under the Louisiana Preference-2019 framework.

The scope comprises 1,000 linear feet of 5-gauge, 18-inch-width sheet pile (50 pieces at 20 feet long) conforming to ASTM A857 specification, plus 120 linear feet of matching 90-degree corner pieces (6 pieces at 20 feet long). Materials must be hot-dipped galvanized and accompanied by three copies of notarized certified mill test reports in English; delivery will be refused without them. Materials undergo laboratory testing before final acceptance.

Delivery is required Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, to DOTD Eng&Op-Chase/District 58 in Chase, Louisiana via flatbed truck; the vendor must contact Derek Parker at least 24 hours prior to delivery. Delivery timeline is a potential award factor. Bid prices must be in unit price format with no more than two decimal places, include all applicable taxes and delivery costs F.O.B. destination, and are firm through payment. Payment occurs within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later. Vendors may propose a discount percentage for payment within 30 days, though discounts do not factor into award evaluation.

All bidders must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State if Louisiana or foreign LLCs or corporations, and vendor registration in LaPac is required prior to award. Bidders claiming U.S. preference must certify compliance and specify which line items or all items qualify. Bids must comply with Louisiana Procurement Code provisions and applicable federal civil rights, anti-discrimination, accessibility, and environmental compliance requirements. Submissions are via email to adrian.stallone@la.gov with the RFx number in the subject line.