Metal Materials - DOC-PE - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 07/17/25

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Metal Materials for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE), solicitation number 3000025122. The procurement seeks various metal materials including roundstock, hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel, square tubing, angle iron, and aluminum, with line item quantities ranging from 25 to 300 units. Bidders must submit detailed specifications for each product, including precise dimensions and loading methods, and confirm compliance with all technical requirements. The bid will be electronically submitted via the LaGov vendor portal, with specific delivery requirements including side-loaded and forklift-unloadable pallets not exceeding 5,000 lbs each. The bid opening is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with all items required to be delivered within 14 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The contract has potential for extension, with the ability to renew for two additional 12-month periods, creating a total possible contract term of 36 months.

The procurement opportunity is open to vendors registered in the LaGov system and requires compliance with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. Louisiana offers preferential considerations for businesses with significant Louisiana workforce participation and Louisiana-produced products. Vendors can receive preference points for having a Louisiana workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents or for producing, manufacturing, or assembling products within Louisiana. The state will consider bids within 10% of the lowest bid for Louisiana-produced items and within 5% for United States-manufactured items. Payment will be processed electronically, with options including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the metal materials procurement and the potential for a 36-month contract suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements.