Contract No. 1 - Water Distribution System Improvements Project

The Water Works District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the Contract No. 1 - Water Distribution System Improvements project described as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 11217-1): The construction of new water mains, fittings, valves, hydrants, connections and associated appurtenances in Pointe Coupee Parish. 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. 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 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. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.