Separate sealed bids for the construction of Park Road Bridge Replacement Project will be received by the Allen Parish Police Jury, at the Allen Parish Police Jury Office, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. 

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Allen Parish Police Jury, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655.
The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
Bidding documents on a USB flash drive may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full.  Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Engineer. Bids received from Contractors utilizing any other Bidding Document source will be returned unopened.

Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual’s authority to bind the surety. 

Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B. 

Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically. Bidders seeking to submit bids electronically shall register online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Bidders choosing to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Central Bidding. Additionally, contractors shall obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by the bid security and power-of-attorney required by this solicitation. 

Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow procedures as established by Central Bidding. Proper and timely submission of an electronic bid is the responsibility of the Bidder. Bidders are encouraged to complete the electronic bid documents in advance of bid closing. Late bids due to malfunction of internet infrastructure, certificate service providers, electronic bid bond providers, or other interruptions shall not be accepted. The Owner is not responsible for damages, lost revenue, etc., for bids not timely received due to malfunctions or breakdown of the either the internet or the electronic bidding service. Telephone or facsimile bids are invalid and shall not receive consideration.

All bidders are encouraged to attend a Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held at the Allen Parish Police Jury at 602 Court Street Oberlin, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., local time.  



Date: November 2023
/s/ Tony Hebert
President


Publishing Dates:  
March 7 ,14, and 21 2024