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1.1            PROJECT INFORMATION

     A.         Notice to Bidders:. Qualified bidders may submit bids for the project as described in this Document.
                 Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
                
                1.  Regulatory Requirements: All Federal, State, and local laws shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids.

  B.  Project Identification: Louisiana Gateway Port– M/V Belle Chasse II USCG Drydock

  C.  Owner: Louisiana Gateway Port (LGP), 8056 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037.

        1.  Owner's Representative: Jalen Brown, Director of Port Security and Vessels. Email address [email protected].  Phone number is (504) 682-7920.

            Project Description: Project consists of The Work of Project, as defined by the Contract Documents. It is the intent of these specifications to describe replacement, repair                        and/or modifications to the M/V Belle Chasse II, so as to maintain the vessel’s U.S.C.G. certification.  All work shall be complete in all respects, tested to the satisfaction of the              LGP and ready for operation. All work shall be done in complete accordance with the latest applicable U.S. Coast Guard Regulations.  All equipment furnished, standard                        practices and methods of installation, shall meet the requirements of good marine practice and the applicable U.S. Coast Guard Regulations.

          D.      Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

                   1.       General Contract (all trades).

1.2              BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

     A.         Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to                         Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

                1.    Bid Date: 6/3/25
                2.    Bid Time:  2 p.m., local time
                3.    Location: Louisiana Gateway Port, 8056 highway 23, 3rd Floor, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
                4.    Delivered to:
                       a.       Shawna Williams – Procurement Agent - (504) 682-7920 – [email protected]

    B.       Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

    1.3            BID SECURITY

          A.       Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60
                    days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

   1.4          PREBID MEETING

           A.    Prebid Meeting It is the responsibility of the contractor to the make an onboard survey of the vessel to familiarize themselves with the existing arrangements, physical                            conditions, space limitations, nature and extent of the work to be done and shall verify all measurements necessary to complete the work. The pre-bid site visit can be                            arranged through Mr. Anthony Cacioppo, Jr (504) 934-6500 and [email protected].

  1.5          DOCUMENTS

                  A.  Online Procurement and Contracting Documents:  Obtain access on or after 4/28/2025 by downloading files via Central Bidding and/or Louisianagatewayport.com.

1.6          BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

               Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. 
               A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.