DOTD Precast Span & Cap(S51)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has issued solicitation 3000026739 for the fabrication and delivery of precast concrete spans and caps for maintenance bridges. The scope specifically includes three intermediate 20-foot precast concrete spans with guardrails and four one-piece precast caps for steel piles, both designed for a 32-foot clear roadway. All components must be constructed according to the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and must be new, current models. The award will be granted to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder who bids on all line items, as split awards will not be considered. Bids are due by October 14, 2026, and must be submitted via the Lagoon Supplier Portal or delivered to the DOTD Procurement Section in Baton Rouge. Bidders may claim a 10 percent preference for products produced in Louisiana or a 5 percent preference for products manufactured in the United States. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination to Walker, Louisiana, with a mandatory five-working-day notice prior to delivery. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, with no deliveries permitted on Fridays, weekends, or holidays. The contract includes strict administrative requirements, such as notifying Greg Coco two weeks before fabrication and coordinating shipping with Vincent Varisco or David Moak. Legal compliance includes adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Anti-Lobbying Act, and prohibitions against discriminatory boycotts of Israel for bids valued at 100,000 dollars or more. The State of Louisiana maintains the right to terminate the contract for convenience or cause with 30 days written notice.