Sewer System Improvements - Basin D LCDBG FY 2021

Please reach out to project source to obtain project documents. The project generally includes replacement of pumps and associated pump station work at Pump Station D4 at 134 Santa Ines Street, New Iberia, replacement of existing 6" force main with and 8" force main, a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES), and rehabilitation or replacement of deteriorated sanitary sewers and manholes to decrease infiltration and inflow, and a gravity sewer extension. The work consists of smoke testing, sewer cleaning, television inspection of sewers, dye-water flooding, sanitary sewer trenchless lining, replacement, point repairs on mains and services to both on public and private property, manhole adjustments, pavement restoration and reconstruction, and related work. Proposal shall be designated as "Sealed Bid" for the City of New Iberia, Louisiana Division of Administration, Louisiana Community Development Block Grant, Sewer System Improvements, receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, LCDBG Program. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of $200.00 which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to Bona Fide Prime bidders will be fully refunded if returned in good condition within 10 DAYS after receipt of bids. One-half of the deposits will be refunded to Bona Fide Prime bidders upon return of additional sets of documents if returned in good condition within 10 DAYS after receipt of bids. Documents containing marks, torn sheets, or unbound sheets are NOT considered to be in good condition. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under the L.R.S. 37:2150- 2164 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Bids in the amount of $50,000 or more, not submitted in accordance with this requirement, shall be rejected and shall not be read. The license required for this contract shall be for "Municipal and Public Works Construction" classification. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, LCDBG Program, as well as the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Fund Loan. The successful bidder must comply with all requirements of these programs, at no direct cost to the Owner. Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 342-7412, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act, the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program, and new Section 3 requirements. The prime contractor and all subcontractors must have and active DUNS number and an active SAM Cage Code number prior to beginning construction and throughout the term of the contract All contractors and subcontractors 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. Minority, female-owned and Section 3 firms are encouraged to submit bids. Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed under the Contract, Executive Orders 11625 and 12138, Women's and Minority Business Enterprise; 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Partial funding for this project may be through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Loan Fund. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title 29 - Labor, Subpart A - Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Provisions and Procedures, as well as all other requirements in the contract documents. 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 Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. 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 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'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. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the work, ready for use, in the manner specified in the Contract Documents, within 365 calendar days. Funding for this project is contingent upon the release of funds from the Louisiana Division of Administration.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities.