Rebid* Fax Bid* Fencing Material - CRT Bid Cancelled: 04/30/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 04/30/25 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 3000024603 for fencing material procurement for the CRT OSP/Mansfield SHS facility located in East Baton Rouge Parish. The specific procurement involves acquiring 465 cedar rails with precise technical specifications, including jumbo, hand-split, stackable rails with a maximum length of 10 inches, a jumbo girth between 14"-17", no wood treatment, and each rail split into 4 equal parts with consistent girth and thickness. The bid opening is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendors required to submit bids online or by fax through the LaGov system. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system, include all necessary attachments such as a W-9 form, and comply with state and federal regulations including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. The contract potentially allows for two additional 12-month extensions, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months, and the unit price must include freight for the Mansfield SHS facility project numbered T38-25-019.

All vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to participate, which effectively limits bidder eligibility to those meeting state procurement registration requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement documents suggest preferences for Louisiana-based businesses and those with a Louisiana workforce. The bid allows for both online and fax submission methods, with detailed instructions provided in the attached documentation. Pricing terms require complete prices inclusive of transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. The state intends to utilize electronic payment methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Although a specific contract value is not stated, the procurement involves 465 cedar rails with unit pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process. Vendors should note that the state may use the LaCarte procurement card for transactions under $5,000 and will require compliance with various state and federal regulatory standards.