The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Routine Maintenance services at the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center located in Allen Parish. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000024962) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive monthly maintenance services beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods. Required services include routine plant inspections, operations adjustments, electrical control system troubleshooting, operational reporting, and 24-hour emergency callout services, with a mandatory minimum of weekly plant visits by a state-certified operator. Bidders must have at least one employee holding a Class IV wastewater treatment license from the Louisiana Department of Health. The bid responses are due by June 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a non-mandatory jobsite visit available through contact James Desjardine. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the right to reject individual line items. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov system and must meet specific organizational requirements, including being in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Corporations and limited liability companies will need to provide documentation of their current status. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. Bidders must comply with prison facility security requirements, including background checks and adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Electronic payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for flexible quantities, with the state reserving the right to increase or decrease amounts at the same unit prices. Funding for the contract is contingent on legislative appropriation for the next fiscal year, with no delivery permitted before July 1, 2025.
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3000024962.pdf | 95KB | 6/11/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-9.docx | 102KB | Document | 6/11/25 | |
Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 6/11/25 |