Rebid* Fuel Pump Replacement - DOC Bid Cancelled: 06/30/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 06/30/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a contractor to replace fuel pumps at the Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center located in Cottonport, Allen Parish. The procurement involves removing three existing Gilbarco fuel pumps from the AS & R building and installing three new Atlas X #9853GX DF Single Side Load fuel pumps with electronic displays. A mandatory site visit is required before bid submission, with interested vendors required to contact James Desjardine or Josh Dauzat to schedule an inspection at 1630 Prison Road, Cottonport, LA 71327. The bid (RFx Number 3000024837) is scheduled to open on June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with vendor inquiries due by May 29, 2025, and answers provided by June 05, 2025. Bidders must possess a Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Mechanical for projects over $50,000, be registered in the LaGov vendor system, and provide bid security of 5% of the total bid amount for bids exceeding $50,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and non-discrimination provisions. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Builder's Risk, and potentially Pollution Liability. Payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with progress payments covering 90% of the contract price and a 10% final payment contingent upon project completion. The project includes liquidated damages of $100 per day for delays and requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. While a specific budget is not detailed, the building value is noted as $1,619,386.00, which provides context for the potential project scope and financial parameters.