Foundation Repair - DPS Bid Cancelled: 05/20/2026 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 05/20/2026 Your reference

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, is soliciting competitive bids for foundation repair services at the JESTC New Shoot House located at 1400 West Irene Road, Zachary, Louisiana 70791. The successful contractor must supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete a comprehensive foundation repair project with a building value of $889,979.00. The scope of work includes three primary components: exterior helical pile installation using 2.875-inch piles (quantity 2) with excavation, notching, underpin brackets, and structural load transfer; concrete cut and replacement work matching existing slab thickness and finish; and interior helical pile installation with slab brackets using 2.375-inch piles (quantity 5) with core or chip concrete work and limited floor leveling capabilities. Additionally, the contractor must perform polyurethane foam injection work on the foundation slab by drilling holes, injecting high-density foam to fill voids, and completing necessary patching and restoration. Required qualifications include a valid Louisiana Contractor's License Number in the appropriate classification, full compliance with all applicable state and local licensing laws, and employment of experienced workers with proper personal protective equipment and safety procedures. A mandatory jobsite visit and inspection is required prior to bid submission; vendors must contact Lt. Coye Corkern at (225) 252-3675 to schedule the inspection and must submit either a completed Jobsite Verification Form or a signed Agency letter confirming the visit with their bid. The bid opening is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with virtual attendance available via Zoom. Written inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 15, 2026, with answers provided by April 22, 2026. All bids must be submitted in United States dollars, typed or written in ink, and manually signed by an authorized representative or submitted through the LaGov vendor portal; bids must remain valid for 30 calendar days following the bid opening, and the successful contractor must execute a contract within 10 calendar days of notification of acceptance.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories of vendors; however, all bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system to receive notifications of solicitation documents and any addenda. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required for all bids of $50,000 or more, and the successful contractor must provide performance bond and labor and materials payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability with limits based on project value, automobile liability, builder's risk coverage, and pollution liability if hazardous materials are involved, with all insurance provided by companies with an A.M. Best rating of A-:VI or higher. Progress payments of 90% of the contract price are made monthly for contracts exceeding 30 calendar days, with final payment of 10% made 45 days after the lien period following substantial completion, and liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for project delays beyond the established completion date. The State of Louisiana will make all payments electronically via the LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 and under, or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. The exact contract award value is not specified in the available solicitation documents, though the project building value is listed at $889,979.00.