Renovation of a municipal facility in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids shall be provided on the form(s) provided within the Project Manual. The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations: -Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. - 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Chitimacha Development Office - 3221 Chitimacha Trail; Charenton, Louisiana 70523. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to "Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc." Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are responsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids. To qualify to bid, a bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 - 2163 for the classification(s) of HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or HEAVY CONSTRUCTION or related classification. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, 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. A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C). Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours priorto the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding. Preference in the award of this Project shall be given to Indian and Alaska Native contractors ("Native Contractor"). Native Contractor or "Indian-Owned Economic Enterprise" means an Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized forthe purpose of profit, provided that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise, and that ownership shall encompass active operation and control of the enterprise on a continuing basis for the duration of the Project. Any Contractor claiming Indian Preference will be required to submit evidence satisfactory to the Chitimacha Tribe to qualify. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.