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

As of Feb 7 the project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established . Proposals shall be received only on forms furnished by the Engineer. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. Proposals, amendments to proposals, or requests for withdrawal of proposals, which are received after the time specified for proposal opening, shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. On any proposal submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150-2164 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope. Bidders must be licensed in the following category: Highway, Street and Bridge Construction (or applicable sub classification). The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his license was issued. Title VI Solicitation Notice: The City of Natchitoches, Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Intent of contract. The intent of the contract is to provide for construction and completion, in every detail, of the work described. It is further intended that the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies required to complete the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and terms of the cont Alteration of work and quantities. The Owner reserves the right to make such changes in quantities and work as may be necessary or desirable to complete, in a satisfactory manner, the original intended work. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the Owners Engineer or RPR shall be and is hereby authorized to make, in writing, such in-scope alterations in the work and variation of quantities as may be necessary to complete the work, provided such action does not represent a significant change in the character of the work. For purpose of this section, a significant change in character of work means any change that is outside the current contract scope of work any change (increase or decrease) in the total contract cost by more than 25%; or any change in the total cost of a major contract item by more than 25%. Work alterations and quantity variances that do not meet the definition of significant change in character of work shall not invalidate the contract nor release the surety. Contractor agrees to accept payment for such work alterations and quantity variances in accordance with Section 90, paragraph 90-03, Compensation for Altered Quantities. Should the value of altered work or quantity variance meet the criteria for significant change in character of work, such altered work and quantity variance shall be covered by a supplemental agreement. Supplemental agreements shall also require consent of the Contractors surety and separate performance and payment bonds. If the Owner and the Contractor are unable to agree on a unit adjustment for any contract item that requires a supplemental agreement, the Owner reserves the right to terminate the contract with respect to the item and make other arrangements for its completion In accordance with the City of Natchitoches Fairness, Equality, and Inclusion Program, qualified small disadvantaged, women, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal for this project. The City of Natchitoches encourages proposers to utilize the services of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and other women- and minority owned and operated firms as subcontractors to perform portions of the work for which they are qualified Proposals may be held by the City of Natchitoches for a period of sixty (45) calendar days after the date and hour set for the opening The City of Natchitoches reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities.