ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by Livingston Parish Government (herein referred to as “Owner” for the construction of the project described as follows:
PROJECT NAME: AMITE AND BLIND RIVER DREDGING
The Bidding Documents shall be addressed to Livingston Parish Government (c/o Heather Crain) and delivered to Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) located at 20355 Government Blvd. Suite D, Livingston, LA 70754 not later than 2:00 PM, on the 10th day of January 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and real aloud. Bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope showing the name, address, and license number of the bidder.  Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Bidding Documents (including construction drawings and specifications) may be examined at the office of the engineer, Forte and Tablada, Inc. located at 1234 Del Este Avenue, Suite 601, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726.

Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained at the engineer’s office located at 1234 Del Este Avenue, Suite 601, Denham Springs, Louisiana, 70726 upon deposit of $200 for each complete set.  Plans and specifications will be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening.  In accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212, deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. 
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Heavy Construction (Dredging). Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  Such actions shall be in accordance the Louisiana R.S. 38:2214.

A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM on January 5th, 2023, at LOHSEP 20355 Government Blvd. Suite D, 2nd floor, Livingston, LA 70754
The Owner requires that each bidder attach to his bid a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid as evidence of good faith of the bidder.  Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided by law.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact LOHSEP no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
Electronic Bid documents may be submitted by Contractors to Livingston Parish by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/.
 
            Run Dates: December 15th, December 22nd, and January 5th