All bids must be accompanied by a bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and any alternatives and subject to the
conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful contractor will be required to enter into a contract with
the OWNER and to furnish all the materials, perform all of the work, supervise, coordinate, administrate and be responsible for
the work of the entire project. No bids may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for at least forty-five (45)
days. The bond of the low bidder will be held for forty-five (45) days, or until the contract is signed, whichever is shorter. A performance and payment bond for the work will be required upon execution
of the contract, equal to one hundred percent (100%) of said contract written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana
and who is currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List. The bond shall be
countersigned by a person who is under contract and who is licensed as an insurance agent in the State of Louisiana, and who is
residing in this state. Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151 et seq The Parish of Livingston encourages all small business, minority owned firms, and veteran owned firms and women's business
enterprises to participate. The Parish of Livingston reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A)
(1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid
form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Please also note that Federal guidelines require a bid bond, performance bond and payment bond.
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