Rebid* Maritime Equipment - LDWF - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Questions and State's Responses & Extending Bi

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking qualified maritime equipment vendors through a rebid solicitation (RFx 3000026252) posted on May 19, 2026, with bids due by June 2, 2026. This procurement involves the replacement of all electronics on two existing LDWF vessels: a 27-foot Boston Whaler RHIB and a 42-foot Metal Shark. The scope of work includes removal of existing Garmin radar scanners and plotter units, installation of new Axiom2 Pro 12 RVM units (with one unit on the Boston Whaler and two units on the Metal Shark), replacement of all electrical wiring and cabling with Raymarine or comparable systems, and replacement of VHF and AIS antennas on both vessels. All work must be completed as a turn-key, all-or-none operation with stainless steel mounting hardware and standard warranty coverage; vendors may perform work either at their own facility or at the agency's location in New Orleans. Bidders must submit complete and firm pricing inclusive of all freight, delivery, assembly, and debris removal on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications. Delivery is required by June 30, 2026, due to fiscal year constraints, and all work must be fully completed and approved by the agency before payment is processed. Interested vendors within 150 miles of Baton Rouge may contact State Procurement Analyst Erica Thomas at 225-342-8021 or Erica.Thomas5@la.gov for additional information or literature requests, which must be provided within five business days of written request.

The State of Louisiana offers a Louisiana preference for bidders meeting specified workforce residency requirements and for Louisiana-manufactured, Louisiana-processed, or United States-manufactured products within defined cost thresholds; however, no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are indicated in the solicitation materials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. Bids must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement at the Claiborne Building, Suite 2-160, 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, either by hand delivery, courier service, or through the online LAGOV Vendor Portal, with failure to meet the deadline resulting in automatic rejection. Payment will be processed through the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases of $5,000 and under or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The State reserves the right to reject individual line items and to conduct post-award inspection and testing of all delivered equipment for specification compliance. The rebid designation indicates a previous solicitation cycle received no acceptable bids, making this reissued opportunity available to the qualified vendor community.