Extension Bar Government Bids & RFPs

The contract shall be effective for a period of delivery beginning May 1, 2026 or date of award, whichever is later, and ending April 30, 2027. The state of Louisiana may terminate the contract for convenience at any time by giving thirty 30 days written notice to the contractor of such termination or by negotiating with the contractor an effective date. The state of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for cause by giving thirty 30 days written notice to the contractor of such termination for any of the following nonexclusive reasons: a failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract.

The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days are accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The bid notice states that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

The bid notice states that bidders must be registered in the LAGov Vendor system in order to submit an online bid and for their bids to be tabulated. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with Louisiana law to hold a purchase order and/or contract over $25,000.

The bid notice states that default of contractor failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. Where the state has determined the contractor to be in default, the state reserves the right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed charges have been paid, no subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the rain barrels and diverter kits.

The bid notice requires bidders to submit several documents for qualification, including a bidder's signature and sworn statement, bid security, bid worksheet, bid information request form, subcontractor listing form, SBE direct solicitation worksheet, SBE performance form, certification of nondiscrimination form, certification of nonsegregated facilities form, and equal employment opportunity data form.

The bid notice states that questions are due by April 13th, 2026, 11:30 pm CDT.

The contractor shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days from notice to proceed. he contractor shall be required to a commence work under this contract within 5calendar days calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, b prosecute the work diligently, and c complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days from notice to proceed.

The government will make progress payments to the contractor when requested as work progresses, but not more frequently than monthly, in amounts of 2,500 or more approved by the contracting officer, under the following conditions: he government will make progress payments to the contractor when requested as work progresses, but not more frequently than monthly, in amounts of 2, 500 or more approved by the contracting officer, under the following conditions:

The basis of evaluation will be the lowest responsive, responsible bid based on the total amount for the base bid items plus all the optional bid items. he basis of evaluation will be the lowest responsive, responsible bid based on the total amount for the base bid items plus all the optional bid items. line items **** thru ****.

This is a 100 small business setaside. 1. this is a 100 small business setaside.

If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government. if the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of first tier total costday 2, **** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. second tier total costday **** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting: name: site visit will be announced through future amendment. b site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting: name: site visit will be announced through future amendment.

The anticipated magnitude of construction is between 5,000,00 and 10,000,000. he anticipated magnitude of construction is between 5, 000, 00 and 10, 000, 000.

The delivery deadline is after December 30, 2025. delivery after delivery date 30 dec 2025

The bid notice states “certified preowned equipment with a minimum 1year parts warranty”.

The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. he government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.

Quotations for equal products in clins **** thru **** that fail to provide sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with all stated salient characteristics will be considered technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Quotations for equal products in clins **** thru **** that fail to provide sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with all stated salient characteristics will be considered technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award.

Site visit will be held on 12 mar 2026 at noon central standard time cst and must be attended by contractor. site visit will be held on 12 mar 2026 at noon central standard time cst and must be attended by contractor.

All questions shall be submitted by 17 march 2026 at **** cst. all questions shall be submitted by 17 march 2026 at **** cst.

The bid notice states he purpose of the amendment is to extend the solicitation due date to 18 mar 26.

Offerors consideration for award of contract shall be given only to authorized distributors of the original manufacturers item represented in this solicitation. If you desire to be considered as a potential source for award of this contract, proof of being an authorized distributor shall be provided on company letterhead signed by a responsible company official and sent with your offer to the procurement contracting officer.