Parking Lot and Roadway Paving - DPS

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, is requesting bids on parking lot and roadway paving at the Joint Emergency Services Training Center in Zachary, Louisiana, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission; interested vendors must contact Richard Perry at (225) 978-8287 to schedule the site inspection.

The scope includes construction of a new approximately 120-by-120-foot parking lot with approximately 40 striped spaces, including removal and grading of existing surface, installation of approximately 8 inches of aggregate base, and approximately 2 to 2.5 inches of asphalt pavement; and paving of approximately 1,040 linear feet of existing gravel access roadway with approximately 2 inches of asphalt pavement. The contractor supplies all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials and is responsible for placement of excavated material onsite without offsite hauling authorization. Drainage grading is included in base scope; additional drainage structures require prior written authorization.

For projects valued at $50,000 or more, bidders must display a contractor's license in Building Construction, Highway/Street/Bridge, or Driveways/Parking Areas/Asphalt and Concrete on the bid envelope. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount (certified check, money order, or bid bond) is required. For bids of $25,000 or more, bidders must certify non-suspension/debarment status with GSA and confirm E-Verify compliance; corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. All bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days, F.O.B. destination, and include all applicable taxes. Questions are due October 13, 2026, with responses due by October 20. Upon award, the contractor must execute the contract within 10 calendar days, post performance and labor-materials payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract amount, and record the contract and bonds with the Clerk of Court. A one-year guarantee period is required after substantial completion. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delays beyond the completion date. All vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and submit either a completed Jobsite Verification Form signed by both vendor and agency representative or a signed agency verification letter confirming the site visit; failure to provide either renders the bid ineligible.