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The Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the     2021-22 CWEF Water Services Transfer project described as follows:
 
STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 11733): The construction of new water services, meters, valves, fittings, connections and associated appurtenances along the Island and Ventress Roads in Pointe Coupee Parish.
 
Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee, and delivered and received at      the Pointe Coupee Parish Government office located at 160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA  70760   not later than 2:00 p.m., on   Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Pointe Coupee Parish Government office located at 160 East Main Street, New Roads, La  70760.
 
The Owner has chosen the method of plan distribution to be via hard copies of the plans and specifications pursuant to LA R.S. 38:2212 as available through the office of the Engineer.
 
The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other bidding documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer for the contract; Professional Engineering Consultants Corp. located at 7600 Innovation Park Drive, Baton Rouge, La  70820; (225-769-2810).  Copies shall be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $100.00.  This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212.  Validation of the Contractor’s license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents.
 
Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public Works.  Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor’s past experience.  The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
 
In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity.
 
Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.  Sureties for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
 
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
 
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodation must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
 
OWNER:
Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee
BY:      /s/ JOHN SMITH, PRESIDENT
 
PUBLICATION/DATES:   The Pointe Coupee Banner
   Thursday, February 22, 2024
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