Metal Buildings Construction - DOC

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 3000024457 for the construction of three metal buildings at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, Louisiana. The project requires a contractor to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and tools to construct three specific structures: a 30' x 60' Maintenance Equipment Shed with five 12' equipment bays, a 24' x 40' x 10' Compound Three Hobby Shop Enclosure, and a 30' x 30' Maintenance Bay #2 with two 15' equipment bays. Bidders must have a Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Steel Erection and Installation, with a mandatory jobsite visit required prior to bid submission. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by March 27, 2025, and responses provided by April 04, 2025. Vendors must complete a Jobsite Verification Form and contact Will Bunch at 225-634-6101 to schedule a site visit, with failure to do so resulting in bid elimination. For bids of $50,000 or more, a bid security of 5% of the bid amount must be included, and vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system.

The procurement covers jurisdictions in East Feliciana Parish and Baton Rouge City, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must comply with strict security protocols, including criminal background checks, vehicle and personnel searches, and adherence to institutional policies. The contract includes liquidated damages of $100 per day for project completion delays and a one-year guarantee period for work performed. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Builder's Risk insurance with specific minimum coverage limits. The contract may be renewable for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the contractor responsible for material disposal and subject to facility entry protocols. While no specific budget range is provided, the detailed specifications and insurance requirements suggest a substantial project with significant logistical and security considerations.