Rebid* Fuel Pump Replacement - DOC

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued a solicitation (RFx 3000025532) for a fuel pump replacement project at the Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center in Cottonport, Allen Parish. The procurement requires a contractor to remove three existing Gilbarco fuel pumps from the AS & R building and replace them with three new Atlas X #9853GX DF Single Side Load fuel pumps or equivalent units. Bidders must have a Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Mechanical for projects over $50,000 and attend a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bidding. The project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials, with installation to be completed during standard work hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Key deadlines include a bid submission due date of October 30, 2025, with written inquiries accepted until October 16, 2025, and answers provided by October 23, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit a completed Jobsite Verification Form. For bids $50,000 or more, a bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and various federal clauses related to anti-kickback, clean air and water acts, and energy conservation. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and potential pollution liability coverage. Financial terms include performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value, with a payment schedule of 90% progress payments and a 10% final payment after a 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for project completion delays, and the contract includes a one-year guarantee period for work quality. Electronic payment methods, including LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), will be used for contractor payments. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed requirements suggest this is a moderate-scale infrastructure replacement project for the correctional facility.