Treatment Plant Installations - DOC Bid Cancelled: 06/05/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 06/05/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFx 3000024532) for treatment plant equipment and grating installations at Dixon Correctional Institute, located at 5568 Highway 68 in Jackson, LA. The procurement involves comprehensive replacement and installation services, including new stainless steel bar screens, weirs, sludge returns, skimmers, air headers, diffusers, a duplex blower system, and complete metal grating replacement for the treatment plant. Bidders must possess a valid Contractors' License in Mechanical, Plumbing, or Municipal and Public Works classifications and are required to attend a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bid submission. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by April 2, 2025, and answers provided by April 9, 2025. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, licensing requirements, insurance provisions, and successful completion of the mandatory site visit, with bids over $50,000 requiring a 5% bid security. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and complete a Jobsite Verification Form to be considered eligible.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must undergo a comprehensive security clearance process, including criminal background checks, and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations, which may limit potential respondents. The project requires strict adherence to correctional facility protocols, including vehicle and personal searches and prevention of contraband introduction. Contractors must provide specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with coverage amounts varying based on project value. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. The contract includes provisions for electronic payment through LaCarte procurement card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with liquidated damages of $100 per day for project completion delays. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with contractors required to attend a post-contract execution conference before commencing work.