Lumber - DOC-PE

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for a lumber procurement contract (RFx Number 3000024348) for the Department of Corrections' Allen Correctional Center Furniture Plant, located in Allen Parish. The procurement seeks various lumber and plywood products including African Mahogany, Red Oak, Poplar, Baltic Birch, Meranti/Luan, and Pine in multiple thicknesses, grades, and dimensions. Quantities range from 110 to 7,000 board feet or sheets, with specific requirements for lumber characteristics such as thickness, width, length, and cutting specifications. The bid is scheduled for public opening on March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with both electronic and physical submission options available. Vendors must provide precise details for each line item, including exact lumber type, thickness, grade, width, and length. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), reserving the right to reject individual line items. Critical delivery expectations mandate that vendors complete deliveries within 30 days of award, with the state emphasizing that timely delivery is "of the essence."

Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility standards, and provide evidence of business registration. The solicitation includes Louisiana-specific vendor preferences, offering bidding advantages to companies with Louisiana-based workforces or those producing products within the state. Vendors can receive up to a 10% price differential for Louisiana-produced products and up to a 5% differential for United States-manufactured products. The contract allows for potential renewal for up to two additional 12-month periods. Payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement cards or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with purchases under $5,000 preferentially using procurement cards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive line-item structure suggests flexibility in procurement volume. Vendors must submit all bid amounts in United States dollars and understand that the state will make payments within 30 days after proper invoice or delivery confirmation. Electronic bid submissions will be managed through the LaPac online procurement system, requiring vendors to register and follow specific online bidding instructions.