Bus Stop Shelters

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (1 document, 56 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Bids are due November 16, 2026 at 10:00 am CDT (Central Daylight Time). (Solicitation document, p. 1)

How to submit

• Send one original by mail or courier in a sealed package marked with the vendor name, address and Solicitation Number. (Solicitation document, p. 2)
• Bids are received by the CATS Procurement Department, 2250 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Monday thru Friday 8am thru 4pm CST. (Solicitation document, p. 2)

Bonds

• A bid guarantee is required with the bid, such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument. (Solicitation document, p. 33)
• A performance bond for 100 percent of the contract price is required. (Solicitation document, p. 33)
• A payment bond for 100 percent of the contract price is required. (Solicitation document, p. 33)

Insurance

• Employers Liability must have a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per accident/per disease/per employee. (Solicitation document, p. 10)

Licenses and certifications

• The awarded Contractor must be registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State prior to award. (Solicitation document, p. 8)
• All welding must be performed by AWS Certified welders. (Solicitation document, p. 14)
• Manufacturer must be certified by a third-party agency to meet IAS, international building code and AISC quality fabrication standards. (Solicitation document, p. 13)

Set-aside and participation goals

• The DBE Participation Goal for CATS is 10 percent. (Solicitation document, p. 5)

Pricing format

• Only bids submitted on the Bid Form (Exhibit B) furnished with the solicitation will be considered. (Solicitation document, p. 12)

Forms to return

• Exhibit A Bidder's Signatory Page must be signed with an original signature and returned, with addenda acknowledged, or the bid is rejected. (Solicitation document, p. 1)
• Exhibit B Bid Form must be completed, signed and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit E Affidavit of Non-Collusion must be signed and submitted with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit F Bidder's Organization should be completed and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit G Affidavit must be completed, signed and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit H Corporate Resolution must be completed and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit I Attestation Clause must be submitted within 10 days of bid opening by the apparent low bidder. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibits J-N Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) forms are part of the bid forms. (Solicitation document, p. 4)
• Appendix I FTA Lobbying Certification must be signed by the Prime and submitted with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 4)
• Appendix II FTA Packet pages must be signed where applicable and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Appendix III Buy America / Build America must be signed where applicable and returned with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)
• Exhibit D Checklist of Included Documents lists the items to submit with the bid. (Solicitation document, p. 20)

Scope highlights

• Furnish bus stop shelters under Solicitation #2026-BusShelter-004. (Solicitation document, p. 1)
• Shelters must be 100% Buy America compliant and certified by the manufacturer to 49 USC 5323(j)(1) and 49 CFR Part 661. (Solicitation document, p. 14)
• Work must follow the Aluminum Association Aluminum Design Manual 2020 and AWS Standards D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.12 and D10.18. (Solicitation document, p. 13)
• Work must follow ASCE 7 2010 design loads, ASTM B209 and B221 aluminum specifications, and the ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. (Solicitation document, p. 13)

Documents we read

• Solicitation document 56 pages