Headquarters First Floor Roof

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is soliciting bids to replace the first-floor roof at its headquarters in East Baton Rouge Parish under State Project No. H.972436, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eligibility is restricted to contractors holding Louisiana contractor licenses for Building Construction: Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding and Roofing classifications, and bids and bid bonds must be submitted electronically through www.bidx.com.

Scope requires full removal of the existing roof system down to the concrete deck and installation of a new SBS modified bituminous membrane system with nailers, blocking, cants, flashing, insulation, coverboard, and pre-manufactured roof edge fascia. The building remains fully occupied during construction. The contractor must maintain existing exits, coordinate operations to minimize conflicts, and provide 72 hours' notice for activities affecting owner operations or utility interruptions. A preliminary roofing conference is required before removal begins.

The estimated cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000. Completion is required within 60 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed effective date. Payment for significant materials stored on or outside the site within Louisiana may be advanced up to 85 percent of the contract price upon approval. The contract carries no payment adjustments for asphalt cements, fuels, or steel. Adverse weather days are allowed monthly at 3 to 10 days, with extensions granted only when actual adverse weather exceeds the allowable threshold by a 1.4 multiplier.

Bid price is evaluated against the actual estimate value published at bid opening for award determination. Contractors must carry Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability coverage per Table 107.2-1, scaled to contract amount, with carriers rated A.M. Best A-:VI or higher. The contractor procures all permits and licenses. Online bidder registration is required at least 24 hours before bid opening. Project contacts are engineer Andrew Sanders (225-379-1952), DOTD coordinator Molly Donalson (225-379-1994), and project manager Nathan Lemoine (225-379-1127).