Fax Bid* Switch and Mount for DOC

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 3000025239) for the Department of Corrections (DOC) Louisiana State Penitentiary, seeking to procure a specialized outdoor distribution switch and mounting mechanism. The procurement specifically requires one outdoor distribution switch with precise technical specifications, including a minimum voltage rating of 14.4 KV, 1200 AMP minimum amperage rating, three poles, side break integer style with steel bases, and upright counterclockwise opening mounting configuration. Preferred brands include Alduti-Rupter model 137412R8E or an equivalent, with the switch being pre-engineered, preassembled, and mounted on a one-piece base. The solicitation also calls for a mounting arrangement mechanism (Alduti-Rupter model ED135R20S2 or equal) with a minimum 14.4 KV voltage rating and cypoxy insulator in a vertical operating shaft. Bid responses must be received by August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery to the DOC warehouse located at 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA. This is a materials-only purchase with no installation services required, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement is open to vendors registered in the LaGov system, with newly registered vendors required to submit a W-9 form. Bid submissions can be made online, by fax to 225-342-9756, or delivered directly to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. The State reserves the right to reject individual line items and may extend the term contract for up to two additional 12-month periods by mutual agreement, with the total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Louisiana offers preference programs for qualified bidders, including a 10% price preference for Louisiana products, a 7% preference for products further processed in Louisiana, and a 5% preference for products manufactured in the United States. Bidders must have at least 50% Louisiana resident workforce to qualify for these preferences. The State intends to use electronic payment methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. All bid amounts must be submitted in US dollars and include delivery F.O.B. destination, with prices remaining firm for the specified contract period.