Rebid* Fish Attracting Buoy - LDWF

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Office of State Procurement are soliciting bids for a Fish Attracting Device (FAD) Buoy contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 3000025381. This procurement seeks a contractor to design, manufacture, supply, and deploy a moored surface buoy in the Gulf of Mexico at the Mississippi Canyon 148 Reef (MC-148), with the primary objective of enhancing recreational fishing opportunities. The successful vendor must provide a United States Coast Guard-compliant spar buoy system at least 4 meters tall, equipped with a solar-powered LED light, GPS tracking, and a robust mooring system capable of withstanding oceanographic conditions for 3-7 years. Contractors must demonstrate experience in offshore marine work, specifically in designing, manufacturing, and deploying FAD or navigation buoys within the past 5 years. The contract is structured as an Agency Term Contract with an initial 12-month period and potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Key deadlines include a bid opening on 09/30/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries accepted until 09/16/2025 and responses provided by 09/23/2025. Deployment must occur within 45 calendar days of award, with the buoy system to be maintained at its specified location (28 47' 38.793" N, 89 10' 32.222" W) for a minimum of 12 months.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit a W-9 if newly registered. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. Payment will be processed through electronic vendor payment solutions, including the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the pricing sheet indicates the procurement involves an initial buoy system deployment followed by a 12-month rental period. The buoy system will become LDWF property upon successful deployment and payment, with the contractor responsible for replacement or repair within 30 days of discovery, except in cases of documented vandalism, proven vessel collision, or force majeure events. Interested vendors can contact Mike McDonough at 225-763-5418 for additional information, and while a job site visit is recommended, it is not mandatory.