Bayou Pont Brule Channel Maintenence

Removing approximately 150,000cy of spoil material from channel, removing and replacing existing culverts with 7x9 box culverts, installing headwalls, removing existing headwalls, removing existing bridges and bridge pilings. All work performed will be done within and inclusive of the channel. Construction time: 365 calendar days, exclusive of delays beyond the Contractor's control from the date stipulated in the written Notice to Proceed The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner's approval: 1. BID BOND: A "Bid Guarantee" equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified. 2. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor's faithful performance of the contract. 3. PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract. All bonds (Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond) shall be written by a surety or insurance company which is currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List (Circular Number 570) of approved bonding companies. The surety or insurance company must be currently licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana. Only the bids of contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law R.S. 37:2150-2163 will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification ("Municipal and Public Works Construction" classification required) in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty five (45) days or in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2214 C. after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the Bid Form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause and to waive informalities in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2214 A., B. (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). By order of the Parish President and Parish Council of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Ponds and Reservoirs.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Bridges.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction, Shoreline Protection, Waterway Construction and Equipment.