DOTD TRAFFIC COUNTER

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for 51 Pulsar portable traffic counter and classifier units (Part #82-1999) through a proprietary purchase with no substitutes permitted. The procurement is specifically for East Baton Rouge Parish and requires very precise equipment specifications, including single block aluminum housing, two road tube nozzles, one USB communications port, encapsulated electronics, lithium battery, communications cable, and Pulsar Reporter software. Bid submissions must be received by February 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with non-electronic submissions accepted via U.S. Postal Service to PO Box 94245 or hand delivery to the DOTD Procurement Section. Bidders must furnish descriptive literature with their bids and may be required to submit product samples within 10 days of request. All bid prices must include delivery F.O.B. destination and remain firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days, with deliveries permitted Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, excluding holidays and weekends, and requiring 24-hour advance notice.

The procurement opportunity includes potential price preferences for U.S. and Louisiana-manufactured products, with a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured items and a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced items. To qualify for these preferences, manufacturers must meet specific criteria, including having manufacturing, assembly, and value-adding processes occur within the respective jurisdictions. Bidders must have a workforce consisting of at least 50% Louisiana residents to claim the state preference. New vendors must complete registration in LaPAC prior to bid submission, and the DOTD encourages vendors to participate in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 51 traffic counter units, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The DOTD has structured the bidding process to ensure competitive yet specific procurement of specialized traffic monitoring equipment, with clear guidelines on manufacturing origin, workforce composition, and product specifications.