Rebid* Building Materials - DOC-RLCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued a rebid (RFx Number 3000024470) for building materials specifically for the Raymond Laborde Correctional Institute (DOC-RLCC) located in Cottonport, Allen Parish. The procurement seeks various steel building materials including square tubing in multiple gauges and dimensions, angle iron, cee purlins, R-panel, corner trim, J trim, gable rake, purlin screws, expanded metal, flat plate, outside closure, and ridge vent capping. The bid is scheduled to open on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic submissions accepted through the LaGov vendor portal. Vendors must provide materials with primed finishes and neutral paint colors (Desert Sand or Cocoa Brown), with 30-year paint warranties on certain items. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, with delivery expected within 2 weeks of award. Quantities range from 3 to 4,000 units across 14 line items, and bidders must be registered in the LaGov system.

Participation in this procurement requires vendors to comply with several state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and non-discriminatory practices. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered with the Secretary of State and comply with E-Verify provisions. The procurement includes specific financial provisions such as electronic payment options (LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer) and preference provisions for Louisiana and United States products. Louisiana-produced products can receive a price preference if within 10% of the lowest bid, while US-manufactured products can receive a 5% preference. Bidders must complete Louisiana workforce and product origin declarations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes compliance with various regulatory requirements. Prices must be comprehensive, including transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, and debris removal. The total contract value is not specified in the provided documentation, but the scope suggests a substantial procurement for correctional facility building materials.