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

SUMMARY The Village of Mooringsport seeks to use ARPA funds (federal funds) to purchase: 1. 360 Self-Read Water Meters 2. Reader System 3. Technical Support Services and 4. Installation Services MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION The Village of Mooringsport encourages minority and women owned enterprises to participate in this proposal process. BID SECURITY & INSURANCE Bid security in the form of a bid bond (use the Louisiana standard form for public works projects) or cashier's check must be included with your bid in the amount of 5% of your price offering. Bidders are required to attach a copy of the original bid bond or cashier's check with their proposals. After bid opening, a selected proposer will be notified to deliver the original bid security within 5 business days to: Village of Mooringsport, 122 West Croom Street, Mooringsport, LA 71060. PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND A performance/payment bond may be required. ADEQUATE LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WORKERS COMPENSTION A contractor will be required to show adequate liability insurance and workers compensation coverage to protect the Village of Mooringsport, including workers compensation indemnity provisions. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Site visits are not necessary before submitting proposals. The proposal instructions ask for the price of product, read system and technical support only. Suppliers deemed most capable of providing the desired products and technical services shall be considered. EVALUATION CRITERIA 25% of a proposal score will be based on the proposer's ability to provide the specified product or substantially similar product in a reasonable timeframe. 25% of a proposal score will be based on experience, ability to provide services and assistance after the sale, warranties and referenced similarly completed projects. 25% of a proposal's score will be based on favorable delivery timeline and flexible delivery of technical assistance. 25% of a proposal score will be based on price. ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE For questions related to this electronic portal, access and submission of proposals, contact Paul Holmes, Electronic Administrator, LACPC@lamats.net. NON-CONTACT Contractors and their representatives should seek specification assistance only through the Mooringsport Municipal Clerk, Taylor Traylor- Ph: 318-996-7661, who may then direct your question to the person best capable of answering it. The Village of Mooringsport will be the sole judge of which proposal is most advantageous and meets the village's needs. The Village of Mooringsport reserves the right to conduct negotiations and to receive best and final offers from any proposer deemed in contention to receive an award. The Village of Mooringsport also reserves the right to cancel this solicitation or to reject all proposals received.