Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Lafayette Parish Waterworks District South, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of McBade Engineering & Consultants, LLC, 327 Iberia Street, Suite 5, Youngsville, Louisiana, 70592, until 2:00 p.m. on July 2, 2024 for
 
2023 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
HUTCHINSON ROAD
LAFAYETTE PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT SOUTH
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
           
and the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud during the meeting.  Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.
 
The work shall consist of the installation of 8” water lines, valves, fire hydrants and other miscellaneous work.
 
Bid documents may be viewed, downloaded and submitted online at www.centralbidding.com until the deadline listed above.  Prior to submitting an electronic bid with the Lafayette Parish Waterworks District South, the vendor must register online with Central Auction House, (CAH), through http://www.centralbidding.com in order to establish an account.  For assistance on how to register online or if encountering problems with the web site, please contact CAH at (225) 810-4814.
 
Contractors submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as contractors submitting through the mail or by hand delivery.
 
The prime contractor and all subcontractors must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM) as verified on www.sam.gov prior to beginning construction and throughout the term of the contract.
 
Funding for this project shall be through American Rescue Plan Act-Water Sector Program.  Refer to the Federal Provisions for Construction Contracts for special requirements
 
The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner's approval:
 
1.   BID BOND:  A "Bid Guarantee" equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified.
 
2.   PERFORMANCE BOND:  A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor's faithful performance of the contract.
 
3.   PAYMENT BOND:  A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract.

Only the bids of contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law R.S. 37:2150-2173 will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00.  Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification of "Municipal and Public Works Construction" in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers.
 
The contract documents may be examined on all business days at the following locations during the specified hours:
 
1.   McBade Engineers & Consultants, LLC., 327 Iberia Street, Suite 5, Youngsville, Louisiana, 70592
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, and
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday.
 
Contractors interested in bidding shall obtain specifications and bid documents at the office of McBade Engineers & Consultants, LLC, 327 Iberia Street, Suite 5, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592, Telephone Number (337) 451-5823, upon payment to the Engineer of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each set.  Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.  On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit (less actual cost of reproduction) will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.  They will not be mailed without such a request.  Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date.
 
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 Bid Form.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212 and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any public entity. 
 
By order of the President and the Board Members of the Lafayette Parish Waterworks District South, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
 
ATTEST: 
s/Dave Young                                                            s/Leslie LeBlanc                                                                       
   Secretary                                                                   President
 

Additional Notes/Requirements

Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the specifications. Electronic bids shall contain all the same documents that are required through the mail or by hand delivery.