ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
 
ALLEN PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PAVED AREA IMPROVEMENTS
                           
 
Separate sealed bids for the construction of Paved Area Improvements will be received by the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, at Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, 7340 Hwy 26, Oberlin, LA 70655 until 10 a.m. local time on Thursday March 2, 2023, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.
 
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, 7340 Hwy 26, Oberlin, LA 70655.
 
The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
 
                                            MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC.
                                                         TELEPHONE (318) 448-0888
                                                            100 ENGINEER PLACE
                                                    ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303
 
 
Bidding documents on a USB flash drive may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full.  Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Engineer. Bids received from Contractors utilizing any other Bidding Document source will be returned unopened.
 
Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual’s authority to bind the surety.
 
Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B.
 
Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically. Bidders seeking to submit bids electronically shall register online at www.centralbidding.com. Bidders choosing to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by www.centralbidding.com. Additionally, contractors shall obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by the bid security and power-of-attorney required by this solicitation. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
 
Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow procedures as established by www.centralbidding.com. Proper and timely submission of an electronic bid is the responsibility of the Bidder. Bidders are encouraged to complete the electronic bid documents in advance of bid closing. Late bids due to malfunction of internet infrastructure, certificate service providers, electronic bid bond providers, or other interruptions shall not be accepted. The Owner is not responsible for damages, lost revenue, etc., for bids not timely received due to malfunctions or breakdown of the either the internet or the electronic bidding service. Telephone or facsimile bids are invalid and shall not receive consideration.
 
The Bidder is advised that the Law Enforcement District of Allen Parish is an Equal Opportunity employer. Therefore the Bidder is encouraged to utilize minority participation in this contract to the extent possible through the use of small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses as suppliers or subconsultants.