Roof Repair - DOC Bid Cancelled: 07/16/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 07/16/2025 Your reference

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #3000024615 for a comprehensive roof repair project at the Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to replace the kitchen roof on Unit One, requiring the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the roof replacement. Mandatory requirements include possessing a Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding classifications. Bidders must complete a mandatory jobsite verification by scheduling a site visit with Will Bunch at 225-634-6101 prior to bid submission. The project specifications involve detailed roofing work, including moisture testing, site preparation, tree trimming, removing unused infrastructure, replacing wooden pipe props, and installing a new roofing system using Uniflex 44 silicone roofing in white. The bid is due on May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries accepted until May 15, 2025, and agency responses provided by May 22, 2025. Evaluation will consider compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, and submission of all required documentation.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement regulations likely apply. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and will be subject to facility security protocols, including vehicle and personal searches. For bids of $50,000 or more, a bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required, and contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and builder's risk insurance. The project budget is estimated around the project building value of $18,175,863.00, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of contract value. Contractors will be required to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, coordinating with the Facility Maintenance Coordinator. The contract includes provisions for progress payments, liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays, and a one-year guarantee period for work quality. Bidders must submit proposals to the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with specific security requirements for building entry.