Electrician & Helper Services - LDWF

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for electrician and helper services at the Fisheries Research Lab, with bids due September 15, 2026 and bid opening at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at OSP's offices in the Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge.

Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Contractors' License in the electrical classification, with the license number displayed on the bid envelope as required by La. R.S. 37:2165 A(1) for projects exceeding $10,000. The electrician must be licensed, bonded, and state-certified with a minimum of five years of experience in motors, switchgear, and standard electrical circuitry.

The solicitation seeks hourly pricing for four service categories: licensed electrician regular hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 2-hour minimum response time), licensed electrician after-hours and holiday coverage (3-hour minimum response time), electrician helper regular hours, and electrician helper after-hours and holiday coverage. Services are capped at 500 hours per year on an as-needed basis. Contractors must provide all necessary tools and equipment; LDWF supplies parts, materials, and rental equipment. Work is performed on-site at the Fisheries Research Lab with billing upon arrival. Projects exceeding $1,000 require pre-approval before work begins; individual invoices are paid as submitted and directed to Brian Hardcastle at (985) 787-2163.

The initial contract period is 12 months with two optional 12-month renewals at the same price, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total of 36 months. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes and transportation costs. Vendors must maintain Workers' Compensation with employers liability of $1 million per accident, Commercial General Liability with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limit. Written inquiries are due September 1, 2026; responses are due by September 8, 2026.