2026 Public Works Pressure Treated Lumber Bids

The contract involves the procurement of pressure-treated lumber for public works projects across Assumption Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The solicitation, numbered 8-2026, was posted on November 4, 2025, with a response deadline of December 9, 2025. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids via specified methods, including in-person, mail, or electronic submission through the parish’s bid portal. The scope mandates supplying Grade #2 Pine Rough lumber treated with 0.80 lb/ft³ Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA), explicitly prohibiting creosote treatment, with specified dimensions and a firm price guarantee for 12 months. Bids must be clearly marked and submitted separately for each item, with prices quoted per board foot. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to specifications, verification of bidder eligibility via SAM.gov to confirm non-suspension or debarment, and compliance with local preference policies that favor vendors and products from within Assumption Parish in case of tied bids. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with payment terms set at 30 days post-invoice. Delivery involves vendors picking up materials from their yards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the parish’s administrative office. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly provided, the process favors local sourcing and competitive pricing, and the contract includes provisions for bid tie-breaking through local preference or a coin flip. The documentation lacks federal FAR clauses, standard contract clauses, or attachments, reflecting its local government procurement format. Overall, the contract aims to ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective supply of durable lumber for public infrastructure projects in the parish.