How to bid on reflective pavement marker replacement for Louisiana DOTD

What Louisiana DOTD is buying

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking bids to replace reflective pavement markers in Grant, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn parishes. The project is Proposal H.017113-R1.6 in District 08, Alexandria, with an estimated construction cost of $500,000 to $1,000,000.

This is an invitation for bids for construction work. Contractors that perform roadway marking or related pavement work may find it relevant.

Key date and bid deadline

Bids are due Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The listing also gives the deadline as 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Make sure your bid is submitted by the stated deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens to a late bid.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience replacing reflective pavement markers and working across multiple parishes. Review the project plans and proposal documents to determine whether the work fits your firm’s capabilities and resources.

How to access the bid documents

Open the proposal’s item listing through the Louisiana DOTD Construction Letting Information site. The site is public and does not require an account. In the Notice to Contractors section, select the November 2, 2026 letting and choose “Go to” to find links to the plans and proposal documents in DOTD’s Falcon plans room.

Complete DOTD’s Online Bidder Registration for this project before the deadline. Most lettings take electronic bids through Bid Express. If a district notice specifies sealed paper bids, it gives instructions for obtaining proposals. For this proposal, bid registration and proposals for bidding purposes are available from DOTD District 08 Headquarters, Design Section, 3205 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301, by calling (318) 561-5272 or 1-800-542-3509.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the plans and proposal documents closely, and use them to confirm the work requirements, quantities, schedule, and bid submission instructions. Build your pricing from the project documents and your expected labor, materials, equipment, and travel across the five parishes.

Allow time to complete bidder registration and resolve any submission questions before the deadline. Check that your bid follows the required format and that all requested information is included.