Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Sewer District No. 1 of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, in Council Chambers, at Iberia Parish Courthouse Building, 300 Iberia Street, Suite 400, New Iberia 70560 until 10:00 am on Wednesday , November 6, 2024, for the following:
 
TETE BAYOU WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS – 2023
for the
CITY OF NEW IBERIA
&
SEWERAGE DISTRICT No. 1 OF IBERIA PARISH
 
at which time bids will be publicly opened.
 
Bid related information also available on line and bids may also be submitted on line at: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com
 
The project generally includes the replacement of influent screen, replacement circular solids collector equipment, replacement of fixed bridge aerator equipment, construction of new chlorination, dichlorination building, site improvements, piping modifications and other appurtenant and related items of work.
 
            Bids received after the above specified time for opening will be returned unopened to the sender.
 
            THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of the Advertisement for Bids, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Performance and Payment Bond, Specifications, and Addenda, may be examined at the following locations during the specified hours:
 
          Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Inc.102 Asma Boulevard, Suite 305
Lafayette, LA  70508
Hours:  7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday
            7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Friday
 
            Copies of the plans and specifications and bid documents may be obtained from Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Inc. by emailing the [email protected].   Hard copies are available at the above-mentioned address upon payment of one hundred fifty ($150) dollars to reimburse the cost of reproduction and handling. 
 
            A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 am in Council Chambers. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
 
            Each bidder shall submit with his bid a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana.  The bond shall be countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in the state of Louisiana, and who is residing in Louisiana.  The amount of this check shall be five (5%) percent of the amount bid and shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract should it be awarded to him.  Checks or bonds shall be payable to the Sewerage District No. 1 of Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
 
            Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under Louisiana License No. R.S. 37:2150-2164 and shall be classified under Municipal & Public Works construction.  The Bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid.
 
            No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids.  Each bid shall be submitted only on the Contractor's Bid Form furnished by the Engineer.
 
 
           
            Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction.
A corporate resolution or written evidence of authority authorizing the person signing the bid must be submitted with you bid pursuant to LA. RS 38:2212 B (5).  This resolution or written evidence of authority must be signed by an officer who is currently listed with the secretary of state.  The authority of the signature of the person submitting the bid shall be deemed sufficient and acceptable if the conditions listed in the information for bidders Section 2 are met.  Failure to submit the corporate resolutions or written evidence of authority with your bid shall result in rejection of your bid.  Note:  Secretary of state business listing shall not be accepted as a corporate resolution.
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.