IDIQ Concrete Patching in District 08 - Various Parishes

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids on an IDIQ concrete patching contract in District 08 across seven parishes (Natchitoches, Avoyelles, Grant, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn), with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and an optional pre-bid conference on October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Alexandria. Bidders must hold Louisiana licensure under LA R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, or Driveways Parking Areas, Asphalt and Concrete classification — a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope covers repair and rehabilitation of existing portland cement concrete pavements on NHS and non-NHS routes, including pavement grinding and texturing, dowel bar retrofitting, full and partial depth pavement patching, joint cleaning and resealing or filling, crack cleaning and sealing, and undersealing operations. Work is performed in compliance with specified standards, plan details, and engineer direction. Removed materials must be disposed of outside project rights-of-way.

The estimated cost range is $250,000 to $500,000, with no minimum guarantee. The contract commences upon issuance of an Initial Notice to Proceed and runs through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Bidders should assume up to one work order may be active concurrently at any given time. Payment is made at contract unit prices per linear foot, square yard, ton, or each, with adjustments per Table 601.3.140-1 for compressive strength acceptance criteria.

Electronic bids must be submitted through www.bidx.com. Online bidder registration is mandatory prior to submission. All plans, proposals, specifications, and addenda are available in electronic format only through the Department's online systems. Project Engineer Charlie Franklin (318-561-5186) and Project Manager Trenton T. Mayeux (225-379-1305) are the primary contacts.