Window Removal & Replacement - DMA

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for window removal and replacement at the Coushatta Readiness Center located at 510 Wilkerson St, Coushatta, LA. The project specifically requires the replacement of 16 existing windows with Oldcastle Series FG5751T thermal Stormax aluminum hurricane-resistant windows, measuring up to 40" W x 49" H, with Solarban 70 Gray two tempered outboard lite and a bronze anodized spacer. Contractors must possess a valid Contractors' License in Building Construction and/or Carpentry, and be registered in the LaGov vendor system. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission, with vendors required to complete and submit a Jobsite Verification Form. The bid (Bid Number 3000025505) is scheduled for public opening on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with vendors able to attend via Zoom. Written inquiries are due by October 8, 2025, with agency responses anticipated by October 15, 2025. Bids of $50,000 or more must include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. Contractors will be responsible for field dimension verification, site security, damage prevention, and compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA and NEC standards. The contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and installations, with work to be completed between Tuesday and Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with progress payments of 90% made monthly and a final 10% payment after project acceptance and a 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for each day the project remains incomplete beyond the established completion date. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, project-related documentation references a building valuation of $5,962,727.00.