DOTD VSA Conex Building(D07)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking sealed bids for a Conex building to be delivered to the VSA Lake Charles District 07 location at 270 Hwy 397, Lake Charles, LA 70615. The procurement solicits a specific 20' x 8' portable office building designed for emergency event usage, with detailed technical specifications including a retractable 8-foot awning, finished interior walls with R-11 insulation, vinyl flooring, air conditioning, steel/aluminum door, windows with screens and blinds, and comprehensive electrical requirements. The building must be pre-wired with a 120/240 volt single-phase electrical panel, 125-amp breaker panel, and 50-amp generator inlet connection, specifically engineered for emergency power integration. Bids are due by February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with delivery restrictions mandating contact with Clayton Cormier at (337)437-9103 at least 24 hours prior to delivery, and deliveries accepted only Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Vendors must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State and complete registration in LaPac before bid submission.

The procurement includes specific preference opportunities for Louisiana and U.S. manufacturers, with a 10% price preference for Louisiana-produced products and a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured items, contingent upon meeting specific workforce and manufacturing requirements. Bidders must be appropriately registered Louisiana or foreign LLC or corporations, and electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments are strongly encouraged for award recipients. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be an outright purchase of a specialized emergency response building with specific technical requirements. Potential vendors must carefully review attached specifications, including the Louisiana Preference form and U.S. Preference certification, and submit all required documentation prior to the bid opening. The opportunity is specifically targeted to vendors capable of providing a high-quality, durable portable building that meets DOTD's stringent emergency preparedness standards.