ELECTRONIC BIDS for the construction of the “Eunice Allemand Pump Station Rehabilitation,” consisting of the following:
The scope of work consists of building a new drainage pump station with a 30” hydraulic pump to replace the existing Eunice Allemand pump station. The pump station will require a new steel sump, diesel engine/tank support platform, hydraulic pump, discharge pipe and appurtenances, and grading.
Sealed bids will be received electronically by the Lafourche Government until 2:00 P.M. local time, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at which time bids will be retrieved from the Central Auction House (CAH) website and read aloud at the Lafourche Parish Government Complex, 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Only electronic bids submitted on www.centralbidding.com will be accepted.
Official Bid documents are available at Central Bidding. Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. To view these, download, receive bid notices by e-mail, and submit the bid you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors must submit their bids electronically. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference shall be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lafourche Parish Public Works Office, 4876 Hwy 1, Raceland, LA 70394. The pre-bid conference will be conducted to discuss the Plans, Specifications, and project requirements.
The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, specifications and Addenda may be obtained by each prospective bidder from GIS Engineering, LLC, located at 197 Elysian Drive, Houma, Louisiana 70363 upon payment of $150.00 per set. Please contact Ann Schouest at (985) 219-1000 or
[email protected] for any clarification or information with regard to the specifications. The cost of mailing, if required, shall be billed separately for an additional non-refundable $25.00.
Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. Bid sheets will be issued only to contractors and/or subcontractors licensed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2150 through 2173 of the Louisiana Legislature. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit their Louisiana Contractor’s License Number as evidence that they hold a license of HEAVY CONSTRUCTION that is in full force and effect.
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.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless the bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:2212(0).
A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must; (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact.
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 accommodation must contact Lafourche Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
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.
Lafourche Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana State Bid Law.
ARCHIE CHAISSON, III, PARISH PRESIDENT
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT