Rebid* Maritime Equipment - LDWF Bid Cancelled: 05/11/2026 - Addendum No. 2 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 05/11/26 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is rebidding a maritime equipment procurement (RFx No. 3000026105) for East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. This is a turn-key, all-or-none electronics replacement project involving the complete removal and installation of new electronics on two existing LDWF vessels: a 27-foot Boston Whaler RHIB and a 42-foot Metal Shark, with work quantities divided evenly between the two boats. The scope of work encompasses removal of all existing electronics (including Garmin radar scanners and plotters), installation of new electrical wiring with proper fusing and wrapping, connection of all cables using Raymarine or comparable equipment, replacement of VHF and AIS antennas on both vessels, and use of stainless steel mounting hardware throughout. All work must be completed and approved by the agency before invoices will be paid, with standard warranty applying to all installed electronics. The vessels will be delivered to the vendor within 150 miles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the LDWF facility located at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The bid due date is April 14, 2026, with all deliveries required to be completed by June 30 to ensure funding availability for payment. Bidders must submit proposals online through the LAGOV Vendor Portal, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications.

Louisiana preference provisions apply to this procurement, offering preferences to bidders with a Louisiana workforce comprised of at least 50% Louisiana residents, as well as preferences for Louisiana products, further-processed products within Louisiana, and Louisiana-manufactured materials and supplies. The solicitation is marked as proprietary, meaning only specified brands and models will be considered for award, with any substitutions requiring prior written approval from the agency. Bidders must register with LaGov to receive future solicitation notifications, and contract terms and conditions are firm for a minimum of 60 days upon acceptance, with prices remaining firm for the specified contract period. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination and include all transportation, freight charges, inside delivery, assembly, and debris removal. The State intends to make all payments electronically through either the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the comprehensive nature of the electronics replacement on two vessels suggests a moderately sized maritime equipment contract.