Scott Veterans Memorial at the Rail

For construction of the following project, as delineated on the Proposal Form: Scott Veterans Memorial at the Rail Scott The work is located in Scott Louisiana, and shall consist of a dedication monument and plaza, sidewalks, benches, planters, flagpoles, and support utilities. Base Bid The Base Bid includes the basic construction package including the dedication monument, plaza, sidewalks, earthwork, underground utilities, and other site amenities excluding those listed below in the Alternates. Alternate No. 1 Planters with Light Poles and Flag Poles Alternate No. 2 Benches and Furnishings Alternate No. 3 Landscaping and Fencing See Specification Section 01030 for a complete description of the Alternates and Unit Prices. It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall be completed within the time stated in the Contract Documents, subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount designated in the Contract Documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Scott, for the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates. Money Orders will not be accepted. This shall be given as guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract, if it is awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents. If a Bid Bond is used, it must meet the requirements according to R.S. 38:2218. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract, written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and who is currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List, or by a Louisiana domicile insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policy holder's surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide and complies with R.S. 38:2219 (R.S. 28:2218 Bid Bond). The bond shall be countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed by the State of Louisiana for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2214. The owner reserved the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this action, those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and those required on the Bid Form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. All contractors and subcontractor will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. 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 company which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, 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, cashier's check, money order 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, 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.

Division 10 -	Specialties, Flagpoles.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Pews and Benches.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Planting Accessories, Planters.
Division 33 -	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.