Either sealed paper bids or electronic bids for the Interim Levee Improvements – Section E-North Southwest Corner to Northeast Corner will be received by the South Lafourche Levee District located at 17771 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA  70354 until 10:00 AM local time, April 11, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids must be submitted through www.centralauctionhouse.com prior to electronic bidding deadline.
 
The Project consists of excavation, spoil placement, clearing and grubbing, and other related items.
 
The cost estimate is: $1,200,000 for Base Bid; $1,500,000 for Alternate 1; and $1,500,000 for Alternate 2.
 
No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds a Louisiana State Contractor's License in Highway Street and Bridge Construction or Heavy Construction or Specialty: Earthwork, Drainage and Levees, in full force and effect and in compliance with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and Louisiana Public Bid Law.
 
Plans and specifications may be examined online at www.centralauctionhouse.com or at the Engineer’s office of Picciola & Associates, Inc. located at 115 Picciola Parkway, Cut Off, LA 70345.  Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of $100.  In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction.  Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids.
 
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.  Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids.
 
  
South Lafourche Levee District
                                                                                             
Windell Curole
General Manager