Fax Bid* Fiberglass Grating - LDWF

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for 17 panels of fiberglass grating to be delivered to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Venice, Louisiana. The procurement is specifically for fiberglass panels with precise technical specifications, including a 4'x12' panel size, 1.5" thickness, 1.5"x1.5" square mesh, meniscus top surface, and dark grey color. The grating must meet United States Coast Guard (USCG) general fire rating requirements, weigh 3.67 pounds per square foot, and have 70% open area. Bid responses are due by February 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST and can be submitted electronically through the LaGov vendor portal, by fax to 225-342-9756, or via hard copy to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with bid prices required to include delivery F.O.B. destination and remain firm for a minimum of 30 days. All vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids, and newly registered vendors must include a W-9 form with their submission.

The solicitation includes Louisiana-specific procurement preferences, with provisions for products manufactured by businesses with a workforce of at least 50% Louisiana residents receiving preference. Additionally, U.S.-manufactured products within 5% of the lowest bid price may also receive preferential consideration. Payment for the contract can be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under, or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a targeted, specific purchase for wildlife management infrastructure. Vendor qualifications include system registration, compliance with technical specifications, and the ability to meet delivery requirements. The procurement process allows for potential partial award, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items from the final award. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including Attachment A (Special Terms and Conditions) and Attachment B (Online Bidding Instructions), to ensure full compliance with submission requirements.