Sealed bids will be received by Livingston Parish Government (herein referred to as “Owner” for the construction of the project described as follows:
PROJECT NAME: JASON DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

The Bidding Documents shall be addressed to Livingston Parish Government (c/o Heather Crain) and delivered to Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) located at 20355 Government Blvd. Suite D, 2nd floor, Livingston, LA 70754 not later than 10:00 AM, on the 13th  day of September 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope showing the name, address, and license number of the bidder.  Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

The Bidding Documents (including construction drawings and specifications) may be examined at the office of the engineer, Forte and Tablada, Inc. located at 1234 Del Este Avenue, Suite 601, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726.
Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Forte and Tablada. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at Forte and Tablada Inc., 9107 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. Phone (225) 927-9321. Attention Tyler H. Branch, P.E., Civil Project Manager. E-Mail Address: [email protected].
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  Such actions shall be in accordance the Louisiana R.S. 38:2214.

A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM on August 30th, 2023, at LOHSEP 20355 Government Blvd. Suite D, 2nd floor, Livingston, LA 70754
The Owner requires that each bidder attach to his bid a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid as evidence of good faith of the bidder.  Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided by law.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact LOHSEP no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
Electronic Bid documents may be submitted by Contractors to Livingston Parish by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/.