Rebid*FaxBid* Metal Materials - DOC-DCI

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a metal materials contract for the Department of Corrections Dixon Correctional Institute (DOC-DCI) located in Jackson, LA. The solicitation, identified as RFx #3000024372, requires the procurement of 440 Galvalume panels measuring 9'9" in length, 26 gauge thickness, with 1.25" rib height, and 80 Galvalume universal ridge caps measuring 10'2" in length. The bid is specifically for furnishing materials only, with delivery required within 7 days of award, and deliveries must be made Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The procurement will be conducted through the LaGov electronic bidding system, with bid responses due on March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and will be subject to security screening when delivering materials to the correctional facility.

The solicitation includes several state preferences that may benefit certain vendors, particularly those with a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents. Additional preferences exist for Louisiana products, further processed Louisiana products, and U.S. manufactured products. Vendors must be prepared to accept electronic payments through either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The bid response must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days and include all transportation and freight charges, with delivery designated as F.O.B. Destination. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on the lowest comprehensive bid meeting all specifications. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached special terms and conditions, online bidding instructions, and complete technical specifications to ensure compliance with all procurement requirements.