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The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive wastewater treatment services for the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The solicitation (RFx No. 3000024935) requires a contractor to manage a 3-cell aerated Lagoon Wastewater System with a design capacity of 0.805 MGD. Key service requirements include inspecting and maintaining chemical feeding systems, adjusting feeding levels, managing solids, visually inspecting equipment, conducting on-site testing, collecting and delivering permit-required samples, completing discharge monitoring reports, and submitting annual municipal water pollution prevention reports. Bidders must have at least one employee with a Class IV wastewater treatment license from the Louisiana Department of Health. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bidding, with bids due by June 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. The contractor must also comply with prison security protocols, including personnel background checks and adherence to security guidelines such as restrictions on cellular devices and tools. The state intends to make payments electronically using either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The procurement will be funded with next fiscal year funds, contingent on legislative appropriation, with delivery prohibited before July 1. While a specific budget range is not detailed, pricing must include all transportation, freight, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal costs. The contractor will work 1-10 hours on-site weekly and must be available for emergency call-outs, with the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center responsible for purchasing chemicals and providing parts for repairs.