Renovation of a water / sewer project in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Wastewater Treatment Plant A Basin A-05 Rehabilitation All bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond payable to the City of Lake Charles, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid and all alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. 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. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests 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. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form or electronic bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractors license number prominently on the outside of the envelope on paper bids. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list (Circular 570) or approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register. Question Deadline 02/27/2024 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the Engineer. Questions received less than seven (7) working days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as Hazardous Materials or any sub classification, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more. All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed Contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof; except as prescribed in LA R.S. 38:2215 A. Bids and Bid Bonds shall be submitted only on the forms provided with the specifications The City of Lake Charles reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with the provisions of LA R.S. 38.2211, et seq. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read.