Paved Walking Trail - DOC - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 09/08/2025 Your

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3000025317 for the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) to install a paved walking trail at the Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center located in Cottonport, Allen Parish. The project requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to remove 4" of topsoil, replace it with 4" of compacted crushed stone, and lay 2" of asphalt for the walking trail. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission, with potential bidders required to contact Angie Bernard or Beau Milligan to schedule an inspection and complete a Jobsite Verification Form. The bid opening is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with a written inquiry deadline of September 2, 2025, and answers to inquiries to be provided by September 9, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system, possess an appropriate Contractors' License, and for bids over $50,000, provide a bid security of 5% of the bid amount. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with contractors subject to facility security protocols including vehicle, possession, and personal searches.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance, with the state to be added as an additional insured. The contract includes a one-year guarantee period for work quality and requires vendors to undergo a security clearance process, including providing detailed personal information for background checks. Electronic payment will be made using either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Liquidated damages of $100 per day may be assessed for project delays. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves a single job for trail paving at a correctional facility. Contractors must adhere to all state and local permits, laws, and regulations, and participate in a post-contract execution conference/training with facility staff before beginning work. The state reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet all specified criteria, with potential contract termination for non-compliance.