Plumbing - DVA

The State of Louisiana, specifically the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive plumbing services at the Louisiana War Veterans Home located in Jackson, Louisiana. The procurement (RFx 3000025236) requires a contractor to remove existing sink fixtures, jackhammer concrete to access damaged pipes, replace old piping with new materials, repair concrete flooring and walls, and reset new plumbing fixtures while maintaining the original floor plan configuration. Contractors must possess appropriate Louisiana Contractors' License Numbers in Plumbing and/or Mechanical classifications for projects valued at $10,000 or more. A mandatory jobsite visit is required, and vendors must contact Shannon Sutton at (225) 634-4420 to schedule an inspection prior to bid submission. Key dates include a deadline for written inquiries by August 12, 2025, responses to inquiries by August 19, 2025, and bid opening on August 26, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Contractors must strictly comply with safety standards, particularly dust control measures appropriate for a food preparation and healthcare facility environment.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and newly registered vendors must include a W-9 form with their submission. The project has comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability (with minimum limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, builder's risk insurance equal to the contract amount, and potential pollution liability for hazardous materials. The total project value is estimated at $21,038,507.00, with the contract potentially renewable for up to two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, with the state intending to use either the LaCarte procurement card program for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. The contract includes liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays and requires a one-year guarantee period for the completed work.