Parking Lot Lighting Replacement - DMA - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 08/18/2025 Your

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3000025280 for a parking lot lighting replacement project at the DMA Lang Ruston Readiness Center located at 3102 McDonald Ave, Ruston, LA 71270. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to replace 40 commercial-grade exterior area lights for the Department of Military Affairs. Mandatory requirements include a site visit prior to bidding, which must be scheduled with Richard Washington at (318) 365-3454, and submission of a completed Job Site Verification Form. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and possess an appropriate Electrical Contractors' License for projects $10,000 or more. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by August 20, 2025, and answers to be provided by August 27, 2025. The project specifications require the installation of AL8a Series advanced area lights or equivalent, with comprehensive site survey, electrical preparation, installation, system testing, and site restoration.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific endorsement requirements. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. The contract includes liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays and a one-year workmanship guarantee. While no specific budget range is listed, the project involves replacing 40 commercial-grade exterior lights and will require a contractor capable of meeting detailed technical specifications, including compliance with state and local safety regulations, OSHA, and National Electrical Code standards. Work is restricted to Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, excluding state and federal holidays, with the final 10% payment to be made after a 45-calendar-day lien period.