Limestone & Crushed Concrete, Botanic Gardens - Supplier Inquiries & Responses

Louisiana State University AgCenter is seeking bids for a limestone and crushed concrete procurement for the Botanic Gardens located at 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation RFQ-0000002587 requires two specific line items: 460 tons of 610 limestone and 1,000 tons of 610 limestone equivalent crushed concrete. The materials are intended for roadbeds and parking areas for the Louisiana Lights project, with strict specifications regarding aggregate sizes and material composition. Bidders must provide unit prices for each material type, with delivery expected to occur in approximately 3 to 5 loads per request. Delivery is restricted to work hours between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, with materials to be tri-axle style dumped on-site and spread by LSU staff. The bid is due on August 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, with award to be made on an item basis to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for each item. Materials must meet specific technical requirements, including LA DOTD 610 specifications for limestone and specific gradation guidelines for crushed concrete.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. However, bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University listed as an additional insured party. While no specific budget range is provided, the scope suggests a moderate-sized infrastructure improvement project. The crushed concrete and limestone materials must be free of iron and debris, with stone sizes ranging from 1" to fines for crushed concrete and 3/4" to fine powder for limestone. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price, and the successful vendor will be responsible for meeting precise material specifications. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, focusing on material procurement for the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens facility.