ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
5/29/24
 
Sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid" – Town of Jena, to be financed by the State of Louisiana Water Sector Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
 
TOWN OF JENAWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS LAWSP10753
 
 
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the Town of Jena (Owner) either by delivery, mail or in- person, located at 2908 East Oak Street, Jena, LA 71342 no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
 
The Project consists of the Replacement of old asbestos waterline with new PVC Waterline.

The Engineer's Estimate of Construction Costs is $3,543,400.00
 
 
Any bids submitted after 2:00 p.m., Local Time, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 will not be considered.
 
All bids must be submitted on the proper form. The contractor must display his contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
 
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form and can be downloaded from the following designated website: http://www.centralbidding.com under Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with http://www.centralbidding.com website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submit a bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated website. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date bidding Documents from the designated website. Bids will not be accepted through the online bidding portal, they will be received by mail, and or delivery as stated above.
 
Construction documents can be obtained from Bryant Hammett & Associates (318-757-6576) upon payment of $200 dollars per set. Documents can be mailed to bidders for an additional $15.00 per set. Refunds will be given on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders upon return of the clean, unmarked documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Bids will not be accepted through the online bidding portal, they will be received by mail, and or delivery as stated above.
 
Contractors are responsible for reproduction/printing of Bidding Documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall provide evidence that they hold a State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. For contractor information, this project is classified as Heavy construction.
 
In accordance with RS 38:2212 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date.
 
The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. 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.

All bidders must have an active Unique Entity ID Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The prime contractor is responsible for all Subcontractor’s. All subcontractor’s must also have an active Unique Entity ID Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, to be eligible to work on state and federally funded projects.
 
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds 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 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 contractor may withdraw a bid by affidavit within 48 hours of the bid opening in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C; for patently obvious, unintentional and substantial mechanical, clerical or mathematical errors. The Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.
 
Any interpretation of the bid documents shall be in writing addressed to Bryant Hammett & Associates, L.L.C. at 6885 Hwy. 84 West, Ferriday, LA 71334 or emailed to [email protected] and to be given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. No communication after this date.
 
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
 
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner's Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
 
The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
 
Please notify the Town of Jena (318) 992-2148 seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled bid opening if special accommodations specified under ADA are required.