DOTD MAST ARM POLES

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting mast arm poles under Solicitation Number 3000026540, with proposals due by August 17, 2026. The procurement is governed by Louisiana state preference statutes rather than federal FAR clauses, requiring all offered products to be manufactured, assembled, or produced in the United States or Louisiana to qualify for cost adjustments. Bidders must claim either a 5% U.S. preference or a 10% Louisiana preference, with the latter requiring certification that at least half of the company’s workforce consists of Louisiana residents. Proposals must include detailed claims specifying which line items qualify and identifying the production locations within the U.S. or Louisiana. Delivery and performance are required in Louisiana, with final submissions to be sent via physical mail or hand delivery to the DOTD Procurement Section in Baton Rouge; electronic submissions are not accepted. There is no specified contract value, delivery schedule, or FOB terms, and no technical standards such as AASHTO or ASTM are cited, though products must be equal in quality to non-preference items and priced within the allowable preference thresholds. Inspection and acceptance occur at the DOTD facility in Baton Rouge, where compliance with origin certifications is verified. The solicitation does not require UEI or CAGE codes, nor does it evaluate socioeconomic status, past performance, or technical superiority. The basis of award is strongly implied to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with price and preference eligibility being the primary determinants for selection.