Wastewater Disposal - DMA

The Louisiana Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a contractor to provide wastewater disposal services for an AFFF fire suppression system testing at the Army Aviation Support Facility located in Hammond, Louisiana. The project requires the selected vendor to supply trucks, tankers, hoses, drivers, and labor to capture and dispose of wastewater, with work to be completed specifically on Tuesdays through Fridays between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, excluding state and federal holidays. Potential bidders must complete a mandatory site visit and contact Chuck Finch at 504-329-5660 to schedule an inspection prior to bid submission. The bid solicitation (RFx 3000024463) has a bid opening date of May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by April 24, 2025, and answers provided by May 1, 2025. Contractors must provide legal documentation verifying proper wastewater disposal, comply with state and federal regulations, submit a work schedule 48 hours before starting, and adhere to various regulatory requirements including SMD, Environmental, OSHA, NEC, Parish, City, and State guidelines.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and must submit a Contractors' License Number for projects over $50,000. A bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required, and vendors must complete a Jobsite Verification Form to remain eligible. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation documents reference a building value of $26,495,313.00, suggesting potential for significant project scope. Insurance requirements are detailed, including specifications for Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage. The contract includes provisions for progress payments, with 90% paid during construction and a final 10% payment upon project completion, and includes liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. Electronic payment methods, including LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), will be used for contractor payments.