Ground Storage Tank Replacement, Miller and Cleo Road Sites; Water Sector Program

As of Nov 10 the project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established . The Contractor shall display his Contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor's Board license classification of municipal and public works construction. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. 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. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, 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. This project is funded by the State of Louisiana's Water Sector Program. The Contractor is advised that the Owner and Contractor must comply with all requirements of this program. This project is NOT subject to AIS provisions. This project is tax exempt. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. Requests for bid documents to be received electronically will incur no fees. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Prairie Road Water District no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. The Prairie Road Water District hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Decking.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Facility Fuel Piping, Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.