ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received online at www.centralbidding.com and at the Abbeville City Hall, 101 North State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, for:
 
NEW FISHING PIER AND WHARF
for
LAFITTE DRIVE-IN PARK
for the
CITY OF ABBEVILLE
 
and the bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.
 
This Project Shall Consist of Furnishing and Installing a New Fishing Pier and Pond Slope Improvements with Associated Work at the Lafitte Drive-In Park.
 
No Pre-Bid Conference will be held on this project.
 
Only the bids of Prime Contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor’s Licensing Law under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall hold license of proper classification under “Heavy Construction” in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications, and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers.
 
Contractors may obtain an electronic or paper set of “Bidding Documents” from the Design Engineer listed below at the following location and during the specified hours:
 
1. Sellers & Associates, Inc., 148-B Easy Street, Lafayette, LA 70506-3095
Telephone: 337.232.0777 / Fax: 337.232.0851
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. / Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
To Obtain a Set of Plans and Specifications Contact: [email protected]
For Questions Concerning the Plans/Specifications Contact: Jacob A. Neu, Design Engineer at [email protected].
  
3. A $100.00 Deposit on the first set of paper documents furnished to all Bidders, who request bidding documents and who are properly licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to Bidders, $5.00 shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids.

4. As an option to printed plans and specifications, parties may request and acquire an electronic (pdf format) set of plans, specifications, and bidding documents from the office of the Engineer at no cost. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs.

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, which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, 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, cashier’s check, money order, 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.

The project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, LCDBG Program.
 
Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 342-7412, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
 
The attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
 
All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act, the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program and new Section 3 requirements.
 
The prime contractor and all subcontractors must have an active SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and an active SAM Cage Code number prior to beginning construction and throughout the term of the contract.
 
All contractors and subcontractors will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.

Minority, female-owned, and Section 3 firms are encouraged to submit bids.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than 7-days prior to bid opening. In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. The Bidding Documents shall be available until 24-hours before the bid opening date.
 
By order of the City Council of the City of Abbeville, Louisiana.
                Mayor                   Secretary-Treasurer
  
Publication Dates: Friday: 03/17, 03/24, and 03/31, 2023
Official Journal: Abbeville Meridional