Parking Cover - DMA

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Military Affairs (DMA), is seeking bids for the furnishing and installation of a galvanized single slope parking cover structure at the Lang Gillis Long Center in Carville, LA. The project requires a contractor to construct a 25 x 102 x 15 parking cover with overall dimensions of 100' wide, 24' deep, and 17' tall, featuring a 1 on 12 roof slope and 26ga galvalume roofing panels. Bidders must possess a Contractors' License in appropriate classifications such as Building Construction and/or Steel Erection and Installation for projects over $50,000. The solicitation requires a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bid submission, with interested vendors required to contact MAJ Scott Mucci at (504) 278-8618 to arrange a site visit and complete a Jobsite Verification Form. The bid opening is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by June 10, 2025, and answers to be provided by June 17, 2025. Evaluation will be based on meeting technical requirements, compliance with solicitation instructions, and submission of all required documentation.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and provide a bid security of 5% for bids over $50,000. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance with specific minimum limits. Contractors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements. The project has a 60-day completion timeline, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that the project will involve full contractor responsibility for labor, materials, tools, and equipment. Payment will be processed electronically, with 90% progress payments during the project and a 10% final payment upon completion. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration is provided in the procurement documents.