DOTD Pile, Stl, H Bearing, 53 Lb/Ft(D04)

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of steel H-bearing piles by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) for a project in Beauregard Parish. The DOTD is requesting bids for 44 pieces (1,760 linear feet) of 12" x 12" HP 12 x 53 steel piles meeting AASHTO M270, Grade 50 specifications. The piles must be delivered to a location in Castor, LA. Bids are due by September 5, 2024, and will be publicly opened on that date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery must be made within the specified number of days after receipt of the order and will be accepted Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, excluding holidays and weekends. Bidders must submit three copies of notarized certified mill test reports written in English with the shipment, and the material is subject to laboratory testing before final acceptance.

The contract includes provisions for Louisiana and U.S. preferences, where bidders can claim a 10% price preference for products produced, manufactured, or assembled in Louisiana, and a 5% price preference for products manufactured in the United States. The contract may be extended for up to two additional 12-month periods upon mutual agreement between the DOTD and the successful contractor. Bidders must be appropriately registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State if they are a Louisiana or foreign LLC or corporation. The contract value or budget range is not specified.