Fire Hydrant Replacement and Repair -DOC Bid Cancelled: 10/02/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 10/02/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) at Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, Louisiana, seeking a contractor to replace and repair two fire hydrants. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and permits for replacing a fire hydrant behind the maintenance shop and repairing a leaking fire hydrant in front of travel trailers. Preferred specifications include a Mueller Super Centurion Fire Hydrant Series with 6-inch nominal pipe size and pressure ratings of 250 PSI or 350 PSI. Bidders must possess a Contractors' License in Municipal and Public Works for projects $50,000 or more and must complete a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bid submission by contacting Taylor Maricle at 337-375-6611. The bid opening is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a deadline for written inquiries on September 11, 2025, and responses to inquiries by September 18, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount for bids over $50,000.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various federal and state requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, clean air and water act provisions, anti-kickback regulations, and anti-discrimination policies. Vendors must also adhere to the Prison Rape Elimination Act and undergo security clearance processes for personnel entering the correctional facility. The contract includes provisions for progress payments, with 90% of the contract price paid during the project and the final 10% issued after a 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for project delays beyond the established completion date. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the requirement for bid security and detailed specifications suggest a project likely valued between $50,000 and $250,000. Electronic payment will be processed using LaCarte procurement cards or Electronic Funds Transfer.