Winona Tower Removal - LDAF - Addendum No. 2 - Calendar of Events Revision Date Issued: 10/06/2026

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting sealed bids for complete demolition and removal of a tower structure in Winona, Louisiana on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission; vendors must contact Hamilton Bynog at (318) 481-3382 to schedule inspection and must submit either a completed Jobsite Verification Form or a signed letter from the agency confirming the visit, or bids will be eliminated.

For bids of $50,000 or more, bidders must display a valid Louisiana Contractors' License Number in the appropriate classification (Building Construction, Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking and Dismantling, and/or Tower Construction) on the bid envelope and submit a bid security bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and include a W-9 form if newly registered.

The scope requires complete demolition and removal of the tower structure, excavation and removal of four pyramid-style foundation blocks, backfilling to natural grade, disposal of all materials at approved facilities, site cleanup, and all permits necessary. The contractor bears full responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws, including civil rights statutes, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Anti-Kickback Act, E-Verify requirements, and Louisiana's prohibition on discriminatory boycotts of Israel. The contractor must protect existing improvements including roadways, utilities, and vegetation from avoidable damage.

If awarded, the contractor must execute a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limits, and Pollution Liability if hazardous materials are involved. Progress payments are made monthly at 90 percent of documented work value, with 10 percent final payment after a 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for delays beyond the completion date. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all delivery costs with F.O.B. destination pricing. Written questions are due September 22, 2026, with responses due September 29, 2026. Bids must be manually signed in ink or submitted through the vendor portal.