Security Glass Replacement - DOC

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued Invitation to Bid #3000024323 for security glass replacement at the Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, Louisiana. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services for removing and replacing broken window glass with security-grade three-ply polycarbonate glass in existing frames across multiple facility areas including Saturn, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter Dormitories, and Mars Cellblock. Specific project requirements mandate installation of 10 windows with specific dimensions ranging from 31 1/8" x 37 1/8" to 73" x 47", using 7/16" GCP detention glass that can withstand a .38 special ballistic impact without penetration. A mandatory jobsite visit is required before bid submission, with interested vendors needing to contact Taylor Maricle at (337)-375-6611 to schedule the site inspection. The bid is due on March 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a virtual Zoom bid opening, and contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and possess appropriate licensing in Building Construction and/or Glass, Glazing, Store Fronts, Metal Partitions classifications for projects over $50,000.

Contractors must provide a 5% bid security for bids exceeding $50,000 and will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount if awarded. The project necessitates comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Builder's Risk Insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. Work must be performed during standard business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday), with contractor employees subject to background checks. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, standard state procurement regulations likely apply. Liquidated damages are established at $100 per day for project delays beyond the completion date. Payment terms include 90% progress payments during construction, with the final 10% retention released 45 days after project acceptance and submission of a clear lien certificate. Though a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the facility's valuation is noted as $4,288,640, which provides context for the potential project scope and value.