Renovation of a water / sewer project in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works (herein referred to as the "Owner") by virtue and in conformity with the provisions of Act 70 of the 1946 Regular Session of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid - Parish of Plaquemines - Community Development block Grant - Disaster Recovery Project to be financed by the State of Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina/Rita CDBG - Disaster Recovery Program - Parish Project No. 07-05-02B will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows: The project includes but is not limited to the construction of a sewage force main along Louisiana Highway 23 from Wilson Lane to the Belle Chasse Middle School, gravity sewers, tie-in of residences, sewage lift stations, individual grinder stations, plumbing, electrical work and miscellaneous sewerage work. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA License R.S. 37:2150-2164, with the following classification: 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 B.(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the Advertisement for Bids and those required on the Bid Form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waned. 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. 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 (Davis-Bacon Act), Section 3 (Low Income Resident Participation) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish of Plaquemines no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.