Webster Parish Women's Jail- REBID

The Webster Parish Police Jury is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a new Women's Jail facility located in Minden, Louisiana, with proposals due by 2:00 PM local time on December 2, 2024. The procurement is structured as a single prime contract on a lump sum and unit price basis, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and facilities to complete the project. Key deliverables include constructing a comprehensive women's detention facility with specific technical requirements such as prefabricated cell units, security systems, electrical infrastructure, plumbing, HVAC, and specialized equipment like a 120 kW diesel generator and automatic transfer switches. Bidders must possess a valid Louisiana Contractor's License and submit a bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check. The project specifications mandate compliance with the American Iron and Steel provision, which requires all iron and steel products to be produced in the United States. Digital bid documents are available at no charge through Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc., with printed copies available for a $100 refundable deposit.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Electronic bid submissions are permitted through https://www.bidnetdirect.com, which requires an annual fee for digital signatures. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves constructing a new facility with integrated security systems, including video surveillance, programmable logic controllers, and telecommunications infrastructure. The bid documents include several addenda that provide detailed technical specifications for various construction components, such as wall panels, fire suppression systems, kitchen equipment, and cell furnishings. Though a precise budget range is not specified in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project—which includes a full women's detention facility with advanced technological and security features—suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed addenda, which provide extensive guidance on material selections, installation requirements, and specific equipment specifications for the proposed women's jail facility.