Site work and paving for a transportation facility in Gonzales, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility; and for paving for a transportation facility.

Ascension-St. James Airport & Transportation Authority (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the Runway 17-35 & Taxiway Overlay-Louisiana Regional Airport project described as follows: (PEC Project No. 11301.05): Pavement Cold Milling, Asphaltic Pavement Overlay, and Pavement Marking Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. The signature on the bid must be that of an authorized representative of the corporation, partnership or other legal entity, as defined by Louisiana Public Bid Law Revised Statute 38:2212.A.(1)(c) which dictates parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. All required Certificates of Liability Insurance shall list the Ascension-St. James Airport & Transportation Authority as "additionally insured". 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. 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. It is the policy of the Department of Transportation (DOTD) that disadvantaged business enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. All bidders shall make good faith efforts, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office of Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract 12.46% of the dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBE). The proposed contract is subject to the Buy American provision under 49 USC 50101. The proposed contract is under and subject to executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The Bidder's attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth in the Specifications. Affirmative Action Requirements as well as goals for minority and female participation on contracts and subcontracts of $10,000 or more are established within the Specifications. The successful bidder will be required to submit Certifications regarding Foreign Trade Restrictions under 49 CFR part 30, Government Wide Debarment and Suspension as per 2 CFR part 180 and Non-segregated Facilities as per 41 CFR 60-1.8. Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Davis Bacon Act Requirements. The proposed contract is subject to applicable provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. All applicable Federal, State, Local laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout. Notice is hereby given that the project is funded through Federal and State Grants which funds will not be available at the time of bidding. The Owner may reject all bids and cancel this solicitation should adequate funding not be secured within 60 days after bid opening. The time limits stipulated in LA. R.S. 38:2215(D) do not apply based upon the statutory exception that "the contract is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are opened. 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 sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except as provided under LA. R.S. 38:2214