ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
                                                                                                           
Sealed bids will be received for the City of Walker by the Mayor and City Council, in the Administrative Offices in the Walker Municipal Building located at 13600 Aydell Lane, Walker, 70785 until 2:00 P.M., July 11th, 2024.
 
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
 
FOR: Magnolia Drive Culvert Replacement                                                                                                              F&T Job No.: 241109
                               
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
 
                                                                Forte and Tablada, Inc.
                                                                                                1234 Del Este Ave, Suite 601
                                                                                                Denham Springs, LA 70726
                                                                                                PHONE (225) 665-1021
 
upon deposit of $    200          for each set of documents.  Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.  Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
 
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or the attached Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact.  Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide.  If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide.  The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the City of Walker, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.  No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
 
 
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.  Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.  If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.  However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.  The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
 
                                                                 A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
         At 10:00 a.m. on June 27th, 2024 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 13600 Aydell Lane, Walker, Louisiana        
 
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (60) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S.  38:2214.
 
Bids for this project may be submitted online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212 (A)(1)(F) and  38:2212.1 (B)(4) vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically. To view bidding documents, download, and received bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register with Central Auction House at www.centralauctionhouse.com. If you need help registering or with completing an e-bid, please call 225-810-4814.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
    
          Run Dates: June 13th, June 20th and July 4th                                          

Additional Notes/Requirements

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD At 10:00 a.m. on June 27th, 2024 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 13600 Aydell Lane, Walker, Louisiana