Fuel Pump Replacement - DOC

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) is soliciting bids for a fuel pump replacement project at the Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center in Cottonport, Louisiana, located within Allen Parish. The procurement, identified as RFx 3000025323, requires a contractor to furnish labor, tools, equipment, and materials to remove three existing Gilbarco fuel pumps and replace them with three new Atlas X #9853GX DF Single Side Load fuel pumps with electronic displays. Mandatory qualifications include a Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Mechanical for projects over $50,000, and all bidders must complete a mandatory jobsite verification by scheduling an inspection with site contacts James Desjardine or Josh Dauzat prior to bid submission. The bid is due on September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries accepted until September 2, 2025, and responses provided by September 9, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount and be registered in the LaGov vendor system, with work to be performed during standard hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify precise budget ranges, though bidders must provide a bid security of 5% of their total proposed cost. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, builder's risk, and potential pollution liability insurance. Payment terms include 90% progress payments with the final 10% held until project completion, and liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for project delays. Electronic payment methods, including LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), will be used for contractor payments. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and expects full compliance with all state licensing, permitting, and legal requirements.