Fax Bid* Plumbing for DOC-LSP

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued a Fax Bid (Solicitation #3000025580) for plumbing supplies for the Louisiana State Penitentiary (DOC-LSP), covering jurisdictions in Webster Parish and Baton Rouge City. The procurement seeks various plumbing and mechanical components, including PVC and copper pipes, pumps, valves, faucets, water heaters, and related accessories, with line item quantities ranging from 4 to 50 units. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and can submit proposals online, via fax, or by mail, with strict submission requirements including detailed technical specifications for each item. The bid opening is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and requires vendors to specify brand, model, material, and dimensional characteristics for each component. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified technical requirements and state procurement regulations.

The procurement has specific security requirements for contractors working on prison grounds, including mandatory background checks, personal information submission, and adherence to strict institutional entry protocols. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and E-Verify regulations, with potential contract renewals extending up to 36 months. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the state reserves the right to award contracts on an individual basis. The solicitation includes provisions for Louisiana and United States product preferences and supports electronic payment methods such as the LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractors will be subject to merchandise inspection to ensure compliance with specifications, and must follow comprehensive security procedures, including limitations on cellular devices and mandatory tool inventories when accessing the Louisiana State Penitentiary facilities.