SEALED BID
BRIDGE MATERIAL AND ROUND TIMBER PILES
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 until Thursday, April 11, 2024 @ 10:00 AM local time for the following:
 Ascension Parish (Parish) is accepting Sealed Bids for Bridge Material and Round Timber Piles.
Bridge Material Specifications:  All lumber and timbers will be grade #2 and Better Southern Pine in accordance with SPIB Grade Rules and treated in accordance with AWPA specifications U1 and T1.
Round Timber Piles Specifications:  All pilings will meet specifications in accordance with ASTM-Class B Round Timber Piles specifications, and treated in accordance with AWPA specifications U1 and T1 for land and fresh water use.
Unless submitting bid via online, bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside, the name of the Bidder, Bidder’s address, and the name of the material/project for which the bid is submitted.  The bids will be publicly open and read aloud on the above stated date and time.
Bid information shall be received in legible print by: Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on the specified date stated above. Electronic bid submittals are permitted via http://www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Specifications/Bid documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. All addenda, corrections, and responses to this public notice shall be posted to http://www.centralauctionhouse.com.
The Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a Bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet.
The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any responses to Bids, or Request for Proposals if it is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TO BE BID BY PIECE FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES:
Size
12’
14’
16’
18’
20’
22’
24’
26’
28’
30’
32’
2 x 10
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 x 10
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 x 8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 x 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 x 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6 x 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6 x 8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 x 8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 x 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
25’ Piling
40’ Piling
2 x 10 x 12’ Full Center Match
6 x 12 x 16’ .80 CCA Poles
12 butt x 40’ .80 CCA Poles
12 butt x 45’ .80 CCA Poles
6 x 12 x 18’ #2 RGH.80 CCA
 
 
 
2 x 8 x 20’    #2 SYP RGH .80 
6/8 x 20’ .80 Poles
2 x 6 x 20'   #2 SYP RGH .80
 
3 x 10 x 20’ #2 SYP RGP .80
 
2 x 10 x 10’ #2 SYP RGP .80
 
 
 
LA. R.S. 38:2212.1 (C) (2)
Wherever in specifications the name of a certain brand, make, manufacturer, or definite specification is utilized, the specifications shall state clearly that they are used only to denote the quality standard of product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named; that they are used only to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general style, type, character, and quality of product desired; and that equivalent products will be acceptable.
 
The contract will be awarded on an all or none type basis.  The bidder with the most items at the lowest price will be awarded the contract.
 
 
The Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids or proposals for just cause.
 
 
 
DONALDSONVILLE CHIEF - PLEASE PUBLISH                03/21/2024                        03/28/2024
GONZALES WEEKLY - PLEASE PUBLISH                          03/21/2024                        03/28/2024
 
 

Additional Notes/Requirements

DOCUMENT ATTACHED 3/14/2024 ADDENDUM #1 ATTACHED BELOW 4/08/2024.