Light Towers for DOC-EHCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for two light towers for the Department of Corrections - East Horizon Correctional Center (DOC-EHCC), located in Baton Rouge. The procurement specifically seeks light towers with a preference for TRIMEUSA or Equal, Model X-RENT or Equal, with detailed technical specifications outlined in Attachment B. The required light towers must feature 6 LED heads with 1920W total light output, illumination of 62,500 sq ft, 7-day digital time and dusk-to-dawn operation, and a hydraulically operated mast reaching a minimum height of 27 feet with a 50 MPH wind rating. Powered by a Kubota Tier 4 three-cylinder engine and Linz Alumen alternator, the towers must have a 30-gallon fuel capacity and 72-hour minimum run time. The bid is scheduled for public opening on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bidding available through the LaGov vendor portal, and delivery to be performed Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Vendor representatives will be subject to vehicle and personal searches and background checks due to the correctional facility environment.

The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications, with the right to reject individual line items. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes provisions for Louisiana-based business preferences, potentially favoring vendors with a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents or those manufacturing products within specified cost parameters. Bidders must comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, anti-discrimination provisions, and e-verify employment verification. Additional mandatory certifications include independent price determination and confirmation of no federal suspension or debarment. Payment will be processed within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, with the state potentially utilizing the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement involves two light towers with comprehensive technical specifications, suggesting a potential investment in specialized correctional facility lighting infrastructure.