Rebid -DOTD D8-Liquid Asphalt (MC-30)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has issued a Request for Bid (RFx) solicitation numbered 3000024839 for a one-time purchase of 3,600 gallons of Liquid Asphalt (MC-30) for District 8, with delivery expected the week of 6/9/2025 near the intersection of LA 566 and US 65 in Tensas Parish. The procurement requires bidders to submit electronic bids to Tarah Gregg by 11:59 PM CST on 05/28/2025, with materials required to conform to the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, Section 1002. Bidders must quote unit prices not exceeding two decimal places and source materials from an approved supplier on the Asphaltic Materials List. The bid includes pricing for liquid asphalt, delivery/freight charges per trip, and potential pump-off charges. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, pricing, and the ability to provide new, current model products with manufacturer's standard warranty. The low bidder may be required to furnish samples for testing at no cost to the Department, and while discounts will be accepted, they will not be considered in determining the low bidder.

The solicitation includes provisions for Louisiana and U.S. preference designations, allowing bidders to claim a 10% preference for Louisiana-produced materials or a 5% preference for U.S.-manufactured products, subject to specific qualifying conditions. Approved suppliers for Cutback Asphalt MC-30 include Asphalt Products Unlimited in Port Allen, LA; Delek US Asphalt-Trinity Asph Facility in Henderson, TX; Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Memphis, TN; and Valero Marketing and Supply in St. James, LA. To qualify for preferences, vendors must have a workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents and offer products equal in quality to competing items. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for misrepresentation, fraud, or non-compliance with procurement regulations. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a one-time purchase of 3,600 gallons of liquid asphalt, with potential variations based on final bid pricing and delivery specifications.