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

Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued bya company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the contractor shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract Document within ten (10) days. Due to social distancing practices in place in response to COVID-19 and limited meeting spaces, contractors are highly encouraged to call into the quote openings at the following phone number 337-291-5100 Scope of Services: The contractor shall furnish and install a total of 16 precast drainage structures and 16 grates in accordance with the plans and exhibits included in the quote. All work to be completed within forty-five (45) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212, vendors may submit their quote electronically at the website listed above. Document Notes : Quoting Documents are available to view only at the website. Contractors may request the electronic quote package from Keirston St. Amant at kstamant@lafayettela cov or . Contractors wishing to submit their quote electronically must first be registered online with Lafayette Consolidated Government as a potential supplier at the website listed above. Contractors submitting quotes electronically are required to provide the same documents as contractors submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic quote. Quotes must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the quote is required to be submitted with quote. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the quote shall be cause for rejection of quote. NOTE NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT, Copies of Section "C" Standard Specifications for Roads, Drainage, Bridges and Other Infrastructure" 2016 Edition are available from the Public Works Department at 1515 E University Avenue, Building A, Lafayette LA 70501. Quote Documents shall be available until twenty-four hours before the quote opening date. Questions relative to the quote documents shall be addressed to Keinston St. Amant kstamant@lafayettel A.gov. Each quote shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. No contractor may withdraw its quote prior to the deadline for submission of quotes. Withdrawal of quote thereafter shall be allowed only pursuant to LA R.S. 382214.C. Otherwise, no contractor may withdraw his quote for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the quote opening of quotes. Each quote shall be submitted only on the quote form provided within the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the quote documents. No contractors may withdraw his quote for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of quotes. Each quote shall be submitted only on the quote form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the quote documents. Quotes will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive quote submitted which is also in compliance with the quote documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all quotes for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214. Contractors or contracting firms submitting quotes in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their quote is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of "HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION". Quotes in the amount specified above which have not quote in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette. Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410.