Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of April 18, 2024 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. construction of the project described as follows: "WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 1)" All bids shall be plainly marked on the front of the sealed envelope as follows: SEALED BID, Bid of (Name and address of Contractor), "WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 1)," City of Natchitoches Bid No. 0667 , To be opened at 2:00 P.M., local time, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #)." All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit, less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. A PDF electronic format copy of the Contract Documents (Construction Drawings and Specifications) may be emailed upon request at no charge. Please send requests to balar@balar-engineers.com. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All Addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. To bid and perform Work covered by these documents, the Contractor must be licensed under Classification IV - Municipal and Public Works Construction in the State of Louisiana. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.