DOTD Precast Span & Cap For D61(S51)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for precast concrete bridge spans and caps for project D61(S51) in West Baton Rouge Parish. The procurement specifically calls for multiple line items of 32-foot clear roadway precast spans and caps, with quantities ranging from 3 to 8 units per line item. Deliverables must be transported to two job sites located in St. Francisville and Plaquemine, Louisiana, with vendors required to provide notification to department contacts two weeks prior to fabrication and before shipping. The bid opening is scheduled for November 27, 2024, with bids to be submitted to the DOTD Procurement Section in Baton Rouge. Evaluation criteria include pricing, with unit prices limited to two decimal places, and bids will be assessed and awarded in line item pairs. Vendors must comply with detailed submission instructions, including proper envelope addressing and inclusion of the specific RFx number. The contract has potential for extension up to two additional 12-month periods, providing potential long-term opportunity for the successful bidder.

Bidders must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State and have the capability to meet specific manufacturing and workforce requirements. The procurement includes provisions for Louisiana and U.S. product preferences, with Louisiana-based vendors potentially receiving a 10% price preference if they meet specific criteria, including having a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents. U.S. manufacturers can also claim a 5% price preference for domestically produced products. Vendors must certify their product origins and workforce composition, completing the necessary preference forms prior to bid opening. The opportunity appears open to diverse businesses, though specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents. While a specific budget range is not specified, the multi-line item nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value. Successful vendors must also demonstrate compliance with federal and state requirements, including non-discrimination policies, anti-lobbying regulations, and debarment restrictions.