Rebid* Fencing Materials - DOC Bid Cancelled: 12/19/2024 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 12/19/24 Your reference is

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000023564) for fencing materials for the Department of Corrections, specifically targeting the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel. The procurement seeks various fencing components including tension bands, tension bars, tension squares, carriage bolts, secure ties, and chain link fabric, with quantities ranging from 150 to 2,800 units. All materials must meet stringent technical specifications, including steel core with galvanized coatings meeting Class 2 specifications (2oz/ft2), minimum break strength of 2,170 lbs, and compliance with ASTM F1083, AASHTO M181 Type I, and ASTM A392 standards. The bid was originally scheduled for bid opening on October 22, 2024, with materials to be delivered on flatbed trailers, though an addendum on December 19, 2024, ultimately canceled the solicitation. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing, delivery timeframes, and confirm compliance with all technical specifications.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed, the solicitation does include preferences for Louisiana products and products manufactured in the United States, contingent on certain conditions being met. Bidders are encouraged to specify if they have a Louisiana business workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents to qualify for additional preferences. The contract allows for potential extension for up to two additional 12-month periods, providing potential long-term opportunity for the awarded vendor. Payment terms stipulate compensation within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, with unit prices expected to be inclusive of all freight charges. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the fencing materials procurement suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must submit bids through the LaPac online bidding portal, with strict requirements for registration, documentation, and compliance with state procurement regulations.