Site Visit* - Washer, Dryer & Ironer - Addendum No. 1 – Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issued: 01/20/25 You

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking to procure specialized laundry equipment for the Louisiana Corrections Institute for Women in St. Gabriel, LA through Invitation to Bid (ITB #3000024053). The procurement specifically requires five Milnor ML-122 dryers with 120-lb capacity and five Milnor 36026 V7Z washers with 100-lb capacity, along with one Chicago Dryer Company Laser 13 electrically heated flatwork ironer. The solicitation has been approved as proprietary, meaning only the specified brands and models will be considered, with strict requirements including specific features like stainless steel fronts, self-diagnostic microprocessors, RinSave water saving technology, and programmable controls. A non-mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bidding, which can be scheduled by contacting Tammy Hill at 225-437-9611. The bid submission deadline is January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids to be evaluated on a grouped basis for washers and dryers, and individually for the ironer. All equipment must be new, never previously used, and current models, with a mandatory 5-year warranty on frame, cylinder, and shell for washers and dryers.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids. Pricing must include comprehensive delivery terms, with all costs prepaid by the bidder, including transportation, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with prices expected to remain firm for a minimum of 60 days. State agencies are exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes, and payment can be processed via LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive equipment specifications and installation requirements suggest a potentially significant investment in institutional laundry infrastructure. Vendors must ensure complete compliance with all technical specifications, warranty requirements, and delivery/installation expectations to be considered for award.