Site work for a water / sewer project in Lafayette, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a dam / floodwall.

Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender.Due to social distancing practices in place in response to COVID-19 and limited meeting spaces, bidders are highly encouraged to call into the bid openings at the following phone number 337-291-5100. If bidders do wish to come into City Hall to hand deliver their bids directly to the Purchasing Division, please know that a mask must be worn at all times that you are in the building. Scope of Services: The work shall generally consist of maintenance work on five (5) channels located within Lafayette Parish. The work shall include, but is not limited to, the cleaning and clearing with hand equipment, or mulching from inside the channel such as to minimize disturbance of the slopes; removal of vegetation and siltation above the historical grades as defined in the plans and cross sections, disposal outside floodways and flood zones; mobilization; temporary signs and barricades as needed; providing mobile sanitary facilities as well as any miscellaneous work which would be required to match the intent of the specifications. The Contractor shall note that no wetlands may be disturbed as a result of activities associated with this project. All work to be completed within 145 working days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. LCG reserves the right to increase or decrease work within the channels at the mutual agreement of owner and vendor and the availability of funds. Each channel shall be priced separately and apart from the others and be distinguished with a separate and unique group of bid items. Coulee Mine East (A-36) approximately 4,600' Indian Bayou (B-29) approximately 6,900' Gordon Crockett Outfall (B-30) approximately 1,150' Coulee Bend Lateral 1 (C-29) approximately 3,370' Constitution Dr Outfall (C-37) approximately 3,000' In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be addressed to Jessica Cornay, Department of Public Works at 337-291-8553 or Email jcornay@LafayetteLA.gov. No contractors may withdraw his bid for at least forty five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of "Highway Streets and Bridge Construction" or "Heavy Construction". The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available.