ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
 
CENTRAL LOUISIANA REGIONAL PORT
CONSTRUCTION OF SITE IMPROVEMENTS
ON 45 ACRE TRACT
                          Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Construction of Site Improvements on 45 Acre Tract will be received by the Central Louisiana Regional Port, at the office of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 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 Central Louisiana Regional Port c/o Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303.
 
The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
 
                                            MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC.
                                                         TELEPHONE (318) 448-0888
                                                            100 ENGINEER PLACE
                                                    ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303
 
Bidding documents on a USB flash drive shall 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 or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the Advertisement. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full.  Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Office of the Engineer OR Central Auction House website.
 
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.
 
Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.
 
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 may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids are available for submission at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The bid security required by this solicitation shall be submitted online. Bidders can contact Central Auction House at (225) 810-4814 with any questions about the process of submitting bids electronically.
 
Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow the required procedures. 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.
 
 
Date:          January 16, 2025                                                                                                       /s/           Ben Russo     Executive Director
 
Publishing Dates:  January 24, 31, and February 7, 2025