SEALED BID 25-6892 CHATEAU TRANSFER STATION IMPROVEMENTS Attachment: SEALED BID 25-6892 CHATEAU TRANSFER STATION IMPROVEMENT (SPECS).pdf 
Louisiana > City of Kenner, LA
Sealed Bid: 39457236
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INVITATION TO BID
 
The City of Kenner will receive sealed bids for CHATEAU TRANSFER STATION IMPROVEMENTS
 
The proposed work includes: Improvements to previously rehabilitated Lift Station which includes paving, drainage, fencing and gates, supports for existing force mains, repair to discharge force main, installation of new screening equipment with utilities, and a new generator including electrical.
 
Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Kenner, in the Finance Department, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana 70062 until September 4, 2025, at 9:45 AM. Bids will not be accepted after this time. All interested parties are invited to attend the bid opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time they will be publicly read.
 
There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM at City of Kenner Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA  70062.  All interested bidders are encouraged to attend. There will be a non-mandatory site visit that all bidders are encouraged to attend.
 
All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with Shread-Kuyrkendall and Associates, Inc., 13000 Justice Avenue, Suite 16, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Phone 225-296-1335, the Design Consulting Professionals for this project.
 
Copies of Bidding Contract Documents for review or for use in preparing bids may be obtained from Shread-Kuyrkendall and Associates, Inc., 13000 Justice Avenue, Suite 16, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Phone 225-296-1335 upon deposit of $300.00 for each set of documents.  Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids.  On other sets of documents furnished to prime bidders and on all sets furnished to subcontractors the full deposit will be refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids.
 
Contractors may also obtain copies of bidding contract documents for review and may also submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com.  If submitting bid electronically, a bid bond is the only acceptable form of bid security.  A cashier’s or certified check will NOT be accepted.
 
Any bidder to whom a contract is awarded shall certify that he holds an active license in “Municipal and Public Works” in accordance with LSA-R.S. 37:2150 et. seq.  Bidders must write their Louisiana State Contractor’s license number on the outside of the bid envelope prior to bid submission for public works construction projects estimated at $50,000 and above.  In the case of an electronic bid proposal, a contractor may submit an authentic digital signature on the electronic bid proposal accompanied by the contractor’s license number in order to meet the requirements of LSA-R.S. 37:2163.  Except as otherwise provided herein, if the bid does not contain the contractor’s certification and show the contractor’s license number on the bid envelope, the bid shall be automatically rejected, shall be returned to the bidder marked “REJECTED” and shall not be read aloud.
 
Bids will be received on a lump sum or unit price basis.   If a Contract for the Work is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsive Bidder, who had Bid in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents, as determined by the Owner's evaluation of the corresponding Bid Form and Bid Form Attachments.  Determination of the lowest Bidder shall be on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and any Alternates accepted by the Owner, subject to the Owner's and the Design Professional's evaluation of the corresponding Bid Form and Bid Form Attachments in accordance with all applicable bidding Requirements and the provisions of Louisiana Public Contracts Law.
 
The bid prices shall include all costs of all required permits, insurance and bonds, if any. Successful bidders, as an authorized agent of the OWNER, will be authorized by the OWNER to receive an exemption from Louisiana State Sales taxes related to the work to be performed. As such, the bid proposal price should reflect this exemption.
 
The Work is to commence within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed.  Completion of the Work is required within 360 calendar days for the Base Bid, and 720 calendar days for Base Bid plus Alternate #1, if accepted, from Notice to Proceed. 
 
In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212 and Louisiana Administrative Code 34:III.Chapter 3 §307, bid submission shall conform to those requirements as stipulated on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form.  Bidder must submit a bid security in the form of bid bond, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of 5% of the contract price in favor of the City of Kenner. If submitting bid electronically, a bid bond is the only acceptable form of bid security.  A cashier’s or certified check will NOT be accepted.
 
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract Price guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bids and obligations arising from the performance of the contract.  Bonds submitted in accordance with the requirements of this contract shall be provided by a company or companies having at least an "A" or better financial rating and a Class B or better General Policy holders rating according to the latest A.M. Best Company ratings.
 
Sureties will be required to meet qualifications set forth in the Contract Documents.
 
No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 45 days after the date fixed for opening bids.
 
For just cause, the City of Kenner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, and to waive informalities.
                                                                          CITY OF KENNER
 
 
Sealed Bid No. 25-6892                                      /s/ Elizabeth Herring
                                                                                 Finance Director
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