Rebid* Painting and Drywall Repairs-DPS - Addendum No. 1 - Specification Revisions Date Issued: 09/08/2025 Your

The State of Louisiana, specifically the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS), is soliciting bids for a painting and drywall repair project at the Fire Marshal Building located at 8181 Independence Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The procurement (RFx 3000025370) requires a qualified contractor to provide labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to repair damaged sheetrock and paint hallway walls, main workroom walls, and office walls. Contractors must complete a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bid submission and coordinate with Crystel Nelson at (225) 955-1809 to schedule the site inspection. The bid is due on September 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries required by September 9, 2025, and answers provided by September 16, 2025. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Contractors' License in appropriate classifications such as Building Construction, Drywall, and Painting. Bidders must use Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (SW7647) paint in a satin finish and follow detailed surface preparation and workplace safety standards, with specific requirements for cleaning, protecting surrounding areas, and ensuring professional-quality work.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and, for bids of $50,000 or more, provide a bid security of 5% of the bid amount. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage. Financial provisions include progress payments of 90% of the contract price and potential liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. While a specific award value is not directly stated, the building value is listed as $9,485,926.00. The contract may be renewable for two additional 12-month periods and requires performance and payment bonds. Electronic payment will be processed through LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts, with a one-year guarantee period for work quality.