Rebid*Fax Bid* Fencing Materials DOC-LSP

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for fencing materials for the Department of Corrections Louisiana State Penitentiary (DOC-LSP), solicitation number 3000025542. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of chain link fencing components, including chain link fabric, top rail, tension bars, tension bands, brace bands, line post arm barbs, rail end combos, sleeves, cantilever rollers, gate clamps, post latches, truss rods, and barb wire. The bid encompasses 24 distinct product lines with quantities ranging from 2 to 3,001 units per line item. All proposed materials must be new, unused, and meet manufacturer's standard warranty specifications. The bid is scheduled to be opened on October 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with submission options including electronic submission via the LaGov vendor portal, fax, or hard copy delivery to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. Evaluation criteria focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and compliance with detailed product specification requirements, including dimensions, gauge, finish, material type, and delivery timeframe.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include Louisiana preference provisions that could advantage bidders with Louisiana-based workforces or those producing, manufacturing, or assembling products within the state. Bidders with Louisiana products within 10% of the lowest bid price may receive preference, with similar provisions for U.S.-manufactured products. The state reserves the right to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The potential contract includes the possibility of two 12-month extensions, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must include all applicable taxes in their bid prices, with state agencies exempt from state and local sales taxes. Vendors are required to be registered in the LaGov system and may need to submit a W-9 form if newly registered. The procurement allows for potential electronic payment methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger transactions.