Transmission Line Material - LETA

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on transmission line materials for WLPB Channel 25 in Baton Rouge under ITB RFx 3000026714, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Louisiana product preferences apply to bidders whose Louisiana workforce comprises at least 50% Louisiana residents (10% cost threshold for manufactured products, 7% for further-processed products), and United States manufacturing preferences carry a 5% cost threshold.

The scope comprises 1,160 feet of 7 3/16" transmission line configured for a 996-foot vertical and 170-foot horizontal run, hangers for both runs, an O-ring kit, gas stop, transitions, fine matcher, reinforced elbows, dehydrator, feed-through plant for building penetration, system sweep, and four flanges. All items must be delivered to 6677 River Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820 on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with title passing upon receipt. All products must be new and current model with manufacturer's standard warranties.

Pricing must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes, transportation, and delivery costs. The State reserves the right to award on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may reject individual line items. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later. The State is exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the LaGov vendor portal or physically delivered to the Office of State Procurement at 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge. Written inquiries are due October 22, 2026, with responses by October 29. For contracts exceeding $25,000, corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. The buyer is Arkeith White at 225-219-4207 or arkeith.white@la.gov.