Pressure Wash - DMA - Addendum No. 3 - Vendor Questions/State's Response & Specification Rev

The State of Louisiana's Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a contractor to perform exterior restoration services for Building 474 located at 400 Russell Ave in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The procurement (RFx 3000025270) involves a comprehensive pressure washing, surface preparation, and sealant application project for the building's exterior. Key deliverables include a pre-construction inspection, masonry surface cleaning, temporary utility line removal, and application of a penetrating silane/siloxane-based water-repellent sealant. Contractors must conduct work between 0700-1600 hours, Tuesday through Friday, excluding US holidays, and are required to submit job safety analysis reports, safety data sheets, and daily work logs. The solicitation mandates a mandatory jobsite visit, with potential bidders required to contact Gary Lipkos at (504)-433-8058 to schedule an inspection prior to bid submission. Critical dates include a deadline for written inquiries on 08/19/2025, answers to inquiries by 08/26/2025, and a bid opening on 09/03/2025 at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Evaluation will be based on compliance with bid requirements, with potential disqualification for incomplete documentation.

Bidders must possess a valid Louisiana Contractors' License for projects $50,000 or more and be registered in the LaGov vendor system. The procurement includes substantial financial and insurance requirements, including 5% bid security for bids over $50,000 and comprehensive insurance coverage encompassing workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and potential pollution liability. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, with payment processed electronically through LaCarte procurement card or Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract structure includes progress payments of 90% during the project and a final 10% payment after a 45-day lien period, with liquidated damages of $100 per day assessed for project delays. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with civil rights, accessibility, and non-discrimination regulations. Additional requirements include obtaining base identification passes, completing anti-terrorism awareness training, and providing a minimum one-year warranty for completed work. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant and detailed project scope for the DMA.