Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Campti, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

A cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bidder's Bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total for the bid submitted including consideration of alternates, must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a Contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable in the Department of Treasury Circular No. 570 or that it is a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the Bond amount may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246, all applicable laws and regulations of the federal government and the State of Louisiana, and bonding and insurance requirements. The Owner hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. To bid and perform Work covered by these documents, the Contractor must be licensed as a General Contractor. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids received per State Public Bid Law as outlined in Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The Village of Natchez regular Council meeting was held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Patsy Hoover. Roll call was taken by Dr. Gloria Smith. Present were Aldermen McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy. Alderman Shelia Johnson was absent. Also, present was Police Chief Michael Gillie, Village Attorney Mr. Alex Washington, and Sewage Department Operator Mr. Clay Davis. After the meeting opened, Chief of Police Michael Gillie, Jr. was asked to give his report. He indicated that he was working toward getting the new police vehicle equipped with decals and flashing lights. He had nothing new to report concerning crime. Cleave Davis of the Sewer Department reported a problem with one of the lift stations, the oxidation pond, and several manholes that needed to be replaced. The manholes that are caved in have caused sewage leakage. Mayor Patsy Hoover gave her report. She reported the Village of Natchez had received a donation of a police vehicle from the Haughton Police Department, and a donation of a plaque from Campbell Monuments honoring the Mayor and administration of Natchez. The plaque was placed in front of the Natchez Town Hall building. All bids may be held forty-five (45) days.The July 6, 2023 minutes were not approved by the Council due to lack of an offer or second. This occurred after a discussion between Aldermen McKinley Hoover, Monic Sarpy, the Mayor, and the village attorney Alex Washington over the nature of the minutes. Alderman McKinley Hoover insisted that the minutes needed to be recorded verbatim. Attorney Washington confirmed that the law only required actions taken and a summary for the minutes. He also informed the Council they were free to do as they wished, but there was no legal requirement to have a verbatim transcript, therefore a verbatim record for minutes was not mandatory. There were no appointments to boards or commissions. The first introduction of an ordinance was Ordinance 009-2023. Council to authorize an agreement to hire the certified public accounting firm, Chad Garland, for the Village of Natchez. After discussion the ordinance failed due to no offer or second by Council members McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy. The second Ordinance, 010-2023 to remove $1,000 from the American Rescue Plan to be used as a retainer for the CPA also failed for lack of an offer and second by Council members McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy. Resolution 009-2023, Council to adopt to submit an application in the amount, and not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to the Department of Environmental Quality for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program was passed, Aldermen McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy gave a yes vote. The second Resolution, 010-2023 Council to adopt plans for the new Municipal Complex was also passed with Aldermen McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy voting yes. Alderman McKinley Hoover had concerns about the location of a door and requested an adjustment. The Council tabled designating funds from the American Rescue Plan to the Village of Natchez Police Department in the amount of $2,100.00 to cover expenses related to the new police vehicle. Council members approved the donation of a police vehicle from the Louisiana Haughton Police Department, and the donation of a monument from Campbell MonumentCompany. Aldermen McKinley Hoover and Monic Sarpy voted yes on both donations. Visitors for non-agenda items were Mr. Leon Hamilton who had concerns about cutting grass in ditches by his property. Ms. Porter reported that the local fire district had changed its meeting dates, and Mrs. Diane Brown had several concerns about dogs running loose and overgrown grass on some properties in the village. The meeting ended, but Aldermen McKinley and Monic Sarpy did not offer or second to adjourn the meeting. The quorum was lost when the aldermen left the building. fully complete the project within 90 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $ 500.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter provided in the General Conditions.