DOTD TRAFFIC GATE W/O ARM

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking to procure two traffic gates for bridge applications through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation, numbered 3000025320, requires traffic gates with specific technical specifications: a 1 HP, three-phase, 220V motor with a rigid wishbone arm, conforming to DOTD MS SPEC 196-003 dated 1/21/15. Bidders must provide the manufacturer and model number, with potential requests for descriptive literature prior to award. The gates will be delivered to the DOTD Engineering & Operations Traffic Engineering Services section in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Key submission requirements include unit pricing limited to two decimal places, vendor registration in the LaPAC system, and registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State for LLCs or corporations. The bid is publicly scheduled to be opened on September 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time, with a bid submission deadline of September 8, 2025. Bidders must carefully follow the detailed Bid Submission Instructions, which specify precise delivery methods and emphasize that failure to meet the bid opening date and time will result in bid rejection.

The procurement opportunity includes preference provisions for U.S. and Louisiana-based manufacturers. The U.S. Preference form allows for a five percent price preference for products manufactured within the United States, with strict qualification requirements including domestic manufacturing, assembly, processing, and value-adding activities. Similarly, the Louisiana Preference form offers a 10% price differential for Louisiana-produced products, contingent on the vendor's workforce consisting of at least 50% Louisiana residents. All products must be new, current models, and include the manufacturer's standard warranty. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for misrepresentation, fraud, or non-compliance with procurement regulations. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes provisions for potential contract renewals up to 36 months, with the ability to extend for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and terms. The technical specifications indicate this is a heavy-duty application with rigorous requirements for the warning gate's construction, electrical components, and operational performance.