Road Grading - Dewey Wills WMA - LDWF

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is soliciting bids for road grading services at the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) through Request for Proposal (RFx) 3000024905. The procurement is for a motor grader with an operator to perform surface blading on approximately 50 miles of roads and trails, including three treatments on 20.2 miles and two treatments on 30 miles during the initial 12-month contract period. Contractors must possess a valid Contractors' License in Highway, Street and Bridge and/or Earthwork, Drainage and Levees classifications for projects over $50,000. The bid opening is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with written inquiries accepted until June 4, 2025, and responses provided by June 10, 2025. Key deliverables include maintaining uniform road surfaces, ensuring proper drainage, and avoiding infrastructure damage, with the potential for emergency surface blading requiring a 5-working-day response time. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the state reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities at stated unit prices.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and submit a W-9 form if newly registered. The contract allows for potential two 12-month renewals, creating a total possible contract duration of 36 months. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specific minimum limits. Payment will be processed through electronic methods, including the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, pricing will be based on per-mile rates for standard and emergency grading, with mobilization charges permitted for emergency services. The contract covers roads and trails within the Dewey Wills WMA, spanning 48.53 miles across 26 different roads and trails, with varying treatment frequencies.