Site work and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Gretna, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; and for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LA-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE's, including MBE's, WBE's and SBE's) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. All questions must be submitted in writing by email to james@peecinc.com. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. **Document Notes: If you would like to examine a set of plans or pick up a set, please contact James Blanchard at (504) 339-0723 or james@peecinc.com to set up a time. A set of such documents may be obtained by prospective bidders upon payment of a ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLAR ($150.00) deposit. This deposit will be refunded in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications, and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to james@peecinc.com. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish's electronic procurement page by visiting electronically to register for this free site.