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 Pointe Coupee Parish Government (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the Watershed Drainage Improvements Project (FP&C Project Number 50-J39-22-03) described as follows:
 
STATEMENT OF WORK:             This project consists of the clearing and snagging of Bayou Grosse Tete and Bayou Cholpe in Pointe Coupee Parish.  The Work is divided into a Base Bid (Sta. 389+58.00 to 8008+57.00), Additive Alternate 1 (Sta. 100+00.00 to 385+00.00), and Additive Alternate 2 (Sta. 808+57.00 to 1045+69.00). The total project length (Base Bid + Alt. 1 + Alt. 2) is 94,148 linear feet.  All work includes, but is not limited to, mobilization/demobilization, construction layout, utility oversight and coordination, and clearing and snagging.  The clearing and snagging shall consist of the removal of all fallen trees, log rafts, woody vegetation, storm debris, accumulated sediment, and other obstructions within the waterway and project limits.  All removed material shall be disposed of by the contractor at an approved landfill or other approved non-wetland disposal site.
 
Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the            Pointe Coupee Parish Government, and delivered to the  Pointe Coupee Parish Annex, 160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760  not later than 10:00 a.m., on the 17th day of June, 2025. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on the            17th  day of  June , 2025, at the  Pointe Coupee Parish Annex    located at    160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760  .
 
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD:
 
TIME & DATE:      Monday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:                       Pointe Coupee Parish Annex
                                 160 East Main Street
                                 New Roads, LA 70760
 
Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory in order to bid on the project.  It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to visit the job site to assess the location and conditions prior to bidding.
 
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; Pointe Coupee Parish Annex Building. located at 160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 7060; (225-638-9556).  Copies shall be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $50.00.  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.
 
In accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38§2212, in the event addenda are issued within 72 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, the opening of bids shall be extended for at least seven but not more than 21 working days, without the requirement of re-advertising.
 
Pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statute, Bidders may obtain Bid Documents as well as submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically.  Official Electronic Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralauctionhouse.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. To view bids, download, and receive bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register at www.centralauctionhouse.com prior to the deadline. 
 
 
 
 
Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Heavy Construction.  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 his/her 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 used 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.
 
Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
 
Louisiana State Bid Law requires that a public entity shall act within 45 days of receipt of bids to award a contract or reject all bids, unless mutually agreed written consent for extension is executed. Execution of the contract shall be within 60 days from the public entity’s acceptance of the lowest and responsible bid. Notice to proceed must be issued within 30 days of the execution of the contract.
 
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Pointe Coupee Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
 
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED POST-BID.  ALSO, MINORITY, FEMALE OWNED AND SECTION 3 (PARISH/LOCAL) CONTRACTING FIRMS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT BIDS.
 
 
OWNER
Pointe Coupee Parish Government
 
BY:   Major Thibaut, Pointe Coupee Parish President
 
 
PUBLICATION/DATES:
   Pointe Coupee Banner
   Thursday, May 15, 2025
   Thursday, May 22, 2025
   Thursday, May 29, 2025