Lost Lake Stop Logs - CPRA

The State of Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 3000025491 for Lost Lake Stop Logs, targeting operations within Winn Parish and Baton Rouge City jurisdictions. This service contract will be established for an initial one-year period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding 36 total months. The procurement involves three primary line items: removal of stop logs (1 each), installation of stop logs (1 each), and storage of stop logs (9 months). The project specifically requires operating five variable crest weir structures by removing, storing, and installing 45 aluminum panels across water control structures within the Lost Lake Marsh Creation and Hydrologic Restoration Project area. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system to submit online bids, with the bid opening scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The method of award will select the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications on an all-or-none basis, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Evaluation will be based on compliance with detailed technical specifications outlined in the project's Structure Details and Scope of Services attachments.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, anti-discrimination provisions, and e-verify requirements. The contractor will be responsible for site access through ConocoPhillips, performing structure operations according to specific schedules, and maintaining water control structures in compliance with USACE permit MVN-2011-00954-WPP. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile and watercraft liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract includes detailed pricing expectations, with unit prices to include transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. The contractor must store panels in a secure, locked facility between January 31 and November 1, and install or remove panels within 5 calendar days of specified dates. Payment will be made per operation event, contingent upon submission of detailed reports documenting structure conditions, operations, and site access.