Fax Bid*Mand. SteVist* WWTP Maint. - DOC

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is seeking a contractor for wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) maintenance at the Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, Louisiana, through Solicitation RFx No. 3000024992. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance services for three oxidation ponds and three lift stations, requiring weekly maintenance and bi-weekly sampling under Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Permit #AI9928. Specific maintenance tasks include inspecting and cleaning bar screens, checking electrical components, monitoring equipment performance, verifying chlorination units, and conducting weekly and quarterly service checks. Bidders must have at least one employee with a Class IV wastewater treatment license from the Louisiana Department of Health and must attend a mandatory jobsite visit, which can be scheduled with Taylor Maricle. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bid responses are due by June 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. The contract allows for electronic payment through LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. Contractors must also adhere to prison facility security protocols and comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement method allows the state to reject individual line items from the award, providing flexibility in contract administration. Chlorine, sulfur, and polymer will be purchased on an as-needed basis, and additional services like grass cutting around equipment will be charged separately. The contract is funded through the Louisiana Department of Corrections and will cover 12 months of WWTP operation and maintenance services.