Drydocking and Repair of the Humble Canal Floating Barge Gate

Subsequent to the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Director for handling in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law. Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent in which instance the deliverer shall be handed a written receipt, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested, or shall be submitted electronically with Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand delivered bids, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service. The mailing address for bids is Terre Bonne Levee and Conservation District 220A Clendenning Road Houma, Louisiana 70363 No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended. Project Description: This work shall consist of pick up, dry-docking, resurfacing, repair, and delivery of the Bayou Humble Canal Floating Barge Gate. This work shall also include replacing seals, actuators, and maintenance work on pumps and engines. Bids received prior to the time of the scheduled bid opening will be securely kept unopened. No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Bidders are cautioned to allow ample time for transmittal of bids by mail or otherwise. Bidders are urged to secure information relative to the probable time of arrival and distribution of mail at the place where the bids are to be opened. Failure of the U.S. Mail or of any express carrier or delivery service to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended. Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. Bid sheets will be issued only to contractors and/or subcontractors licensed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2150 through 2173 of the Louisiana Legislature. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit their Louisiana Contractors License Number as evidence that they hold a license of the proper classification that is in full force and effect. Contractor Classifications: Class III - Heavy Construction If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, will result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(B)(5). All proposals must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the amount of the proposal made payable to the Terre Bonne Levee & Conservation District. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form. A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must; (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact. Successful bidders must register with the Terre Bonne Parish Sales and Use Tax Department for use tax purposes. The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District (TLCD) reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana State Bid Law.

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