Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at www.centralbidding.com or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 2:30 PM Central Time on the 6th  day of February, 2025  for the following:
 
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALKS/CURB/OVERLAY PHASE II
 
and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Council Briefing Room located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA.  Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to call into the bid openings at the following phone number 337-291-5100. 
 
Scope of Services The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, the contractor supplying labor, equipment, superintendence, material, etc. to accomplish the removal of asphalt surfacing, concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete walks and drives, catch basins, storm drain pipe, and pavement markings; construction of concrete walks and drives, concrete curb and gutter, catch basins, storm drain pipe, and placing pavement markings. Additionally, the project includes the adjustment of light poles, utility values and boxes, fire hydrants, and other miscellaneous work. All work is to be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) working days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
 
In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212 electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com).  For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.  Bidders may request the electronic bid package from Heather Kestler at [email protected].
 
Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available.  Only a bid bond, certified check or cashier’s check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid.
 
Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5.  A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid.
 
Copies of the bidding documents except for Section C – “Standard Specifications for Roads, Drainage, Bridges and Other Infrastructure 2023 Edition”  are available at the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70502 upon payment of $190.00 per set, non-refundable.     NOTE:  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT. Copies of Section “C” Standard Specifications for Roads, Drainage, Bridges and Other Infrastructure” 2023 Edition are available from the Public Works Department at 1515 E University Avenue, Building A, Lafayette LA  70501.  Bid Documents shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be addressed to Heather Kestler at [email protected].
 
Contractors are requested to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held on January 21,2025 at 10:30 a.m.  in the large conference room, Lafayette Consolidated Government, Public Works Administration Building located at 1515 East University Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
 
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates.  If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.  The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana.  The certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days.
 
No contractor may withdraw its bid prior to the deadline for submission of bids.  Withdrawal of bids thereafter shall be allowed only pursuant to LA R.S. 38§2214.C.  Otherwise, no bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the bid opening of bids.  Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided within the specifications.  The successful bidder will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents.  No contractors 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 bid form provided with the specifications.  The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents.
 
Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents.  The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.B.
 
Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed.  Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of “HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION”.  Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read.  Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
 
The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material.  To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available.  Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410.
 
                               
                    PURCHASING DIVISION
                                                                                          Lafayette Consolidated Government
 
PUBLISH DATES 1/8, 1/12, 1/19
DPR 944439