Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, at City Hall, 310 East Main Street, Broussard, Louisiana 70518, until 10:00 a.m., on August 22, 2024, for:
                                                                       
at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud.  Bids received after the specified time will not be considered.
 
The work shall consist of the following:
 
Painting and Rehabilitation of TWO (2) Elevated Water Towers located at 501 E. Main St., Broussard, LA 70518 & 100 BLK Bercegeay Rd., Broussard, LA 70518.
 
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 8, 2024 in the City of Broussard Public Works Building, 102 Bercegeay Road, Broussard, La. All prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.
 
Construction Time: 360 calendar days, exclusive of delays beyond the Contractor’s control from the date stipulated in the written Notice to Proceed.
 
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, 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, 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.
 
All bonds (Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond) shall be written by a surety or insurance company which is currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List (Circular Number 570) 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 the policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The surety or insurance company must be currently licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana.
 
Only the bids of contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law R.S. 37:2150-2164 will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00.  Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification (“Specialties: Painting, Coating, & Blasting (Industrial & Commercial)” classification required) in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed.
 
The contract documents, consisting of the Notice to Bidders, Information for Bidders, General Conditions, Technical Specifications, Special Conditions, Bid Form and Contract Documents, and any published Addenda, may be examined on all business days at the following locations during the specified hours:
 

1. Comeaux Engineering & Consulting

601 Second Street, Broussard, Louisiana, 70518
Mon-Thur; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

2. Broussard City Hall

310 East Main Street
Broussard, Louisiana 70518
Mon-Thur; 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Complete contract documents and drawings may be obtained at the office of Comeaux Engineering & Consulting, 601 Second Street, Broussard LA, 70518, Telephone No. (337) 837-2210, upon payment of one-hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to reimburse the cost of reproduction and handling. Payments shall be received before bidding documents are mail. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to Bona Fide Prime bidders will be fully refunded if returned in good condition within 10 DAYS after receipt of bids. One-half of the deposits will be refunded to Bona Fide Prime bidders upon return of additional sets of documents if returned in good condition within 10 DAYS after receipt of bids. Documents containing marks, torn sheets, or unbound sheets are NOT considered to be in good condition.  
 
Bid related information also available on line and bids may also be submitted on line at:
 
https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10684-city-of-broussard.html
 
No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids.  Each bid shall be submitted only on the Bid Form.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2214.
 
By order of the Mayor and Council of the City of Broussard, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
 

ATTEST:	s/  Ray Bourque
	(Mayor)

 
Publish Dates: July 24, 2024
                           July 31, 2024
                           August 7, 2024

Additional Notes/Requirements

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 8, 2024 in the City of Broussard Public Works Building, 102 Bercegeay Road, Broussard, La. All prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.