Security Doors Installation - OJJ

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for removal and installation of ten detention security doors at the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice's Jetson Center for Youth, Sunshine Dormitory in Baker, under Invitation to Bid 3000026781, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. A mandatory jobsite visit and completion of the Job Site Verification Form (Attachment B) or signed agency letter confirming the visit are required prior to bid submission; vendors must contact Allen B. Myrick at (225) 954-2895 or Michael Albarez at (225) 436-1095 to schedule. Failure to submit jobsite verification will eliminate the bid from consideration.

Contractors must hold a valid Louisiana Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Carpentry classification, as the project exceeds $50,000. The scope includes inspection and adjustment of existing door frames, alignment, structural condition, and detention locking mechanisms; installation of 12-gauge galvanized carbon wall wraps at ten cut openings; welding detention frames; security caulking and mortar filling; and installation of half-lite doors with food pass and detention hardware. Each opening requires specified components: one Viking V80 or equal manual detention deadbolt, one manual snap lock for food passing doors, raises and recessed pulls, one LCN 2214 concealed or equal closer, four 4-1/2-inch stainless steel detention hinges, and one piece of Lexan. Upon completion, all ten doors must be tested and verified for proper operation, alignment, locking engagement, and secure closure.

Bids must be submitted as lump sum with 5% bid security in the form of an insurance company bond, bank money order, certified check, or cashier's check. All bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, and taxes with delivery F.O.B. destination. The successful bidder must execute a performance bond and labor and materials payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence, with A.M. Best rating of A-:VI or higher. Written inquiries are due October 15, 2026, with responses issued by October 22. Public bid opening will be conducted at the Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, with a Zoom viewing option.