Remove and Replace Faucets - DOC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for a comprehensive faucet replacement project at the Rayburn Correctional Center, involving the removal and installation of 156 faucets across two units: 104 faucets in the Sun Unit from Bradley stainless steel prison lavatories and 54 faucets in the Sleet Unit from Acorn stainless steel prison lavatories. The project requires all new faucets to be push-button type, lead-free, and dual temperature with vandal-proof trim. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of documented plumbing experience, with installations performed by Louisiana Board of Plumbing Examiners licensed journeyman or master plumbers. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission, with the site visit to be coordinated with DOC personnel Hugh Magee or Doug Freeman. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on 04/22/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with a written inquiry deadline of 04/08/2025 and answers to inquiries to be provided by 04/15/2025. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit a completed Jobsite Verification Form, with bids over $50,000 requiring a 5% bid security.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with numerous state and federal regulations, including anti-discrimination provisions and civil rights laws. The project has a substantial budget, with the estimated value at $12,899,554.00, and includes comprehensive insurance requirements with minimum coverage specifications for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. Contractors must also provide performance and payment bonds, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. Payment terms include progress payments of 90% of completed work, with the final 10% released after a 45-day lien period. Additional requirements include extensive security clearance for personnel entering the correctional facility, background checks, and compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations. The contractor will be responsible for protecting installed products, removing debris, and ensuring a complete, code-compliant plumbing system, with a one-year guarantee on equipment, materials, and workmanship.