Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 8,990-square-foot conference / convention center; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works (herein referred to as the "Owner") by virtue and in conformity with the provisions of Act 70 of the 1946 Regular Session of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid - Parish of Plaquemines - Joint Emergency Coordination Center - Parish Project No. 24-05-02" will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows: The proposed work includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the upgrades and improvements to the existing Joint Emergency Coordination Center (JECC) in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The upgrades include construction of a multi-agency emergency command center; emergency provision assembly and issuance point covered drop-off; memorial renovation; new asphalt parking lot; concrete pavement; reseal of existing asphalt walking path; early childhood disaster coping, healing, and resiliency area equipment; wrought iron fence with brick columns; low maintenance landscaping; lighting etc. "Sealed Bid - Parish of Plaquemines - Joint Emergency Coordination Center - Parish Project No. 24-05-02". Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The proposed work provides for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and performing all work as indicated, and all in accordance with, the Contract Documents. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Engineer at: Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. Attn: Christopher Fenner 1018 Central Ave, Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70001 Phone: 504-888-5733 Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212 (A)(1)(F) and 38:2212.1(B)(4) vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically. To view bidding documents, download, and receive bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA License R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public Works Construction and/or Building Construction. Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor's past experience. The bidder shall show their license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. 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. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Advertisement for Bids and those required on the Bid Form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2214.C, bidders may withdraw bids prior to bids being opened. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified 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. No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All questions must be emailed to chrisb@stuartconsultinggroup.com no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 30th day of July 2024. Responses will be uploaded to online and will be provided directly to all interested parties via email or addendum. This project is being funded by the U. S. Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) under its FY2023 Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Accordingly, attention of bidders is called particularly to the required federal contract provisions to be observed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish of Plaquemines no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. This WORK includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the upgrades and improvements to the existing Joint Emergency Coordination Center (JECC) in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The upgrades include construction of a multi-agency emergency command center; emergency provision assembly and issuance point covered drop-off; memorial renovation; new asphalt parking lot; concrete pavement; reseal of existing asphalt walking path; early childhood disaster coping, healing, and resiliency area equipment; wrought iron fence with brick columns; low maintenance landscaping; lighting etc. The site for the proposed center is located at approximately 29 degrees, 51 minutes, 25.40 seconds North Latitude and 90 degrees, 0 minutes, 52.88 seconds West Longitude in Belle Chasse, LA, in the lot on Barriere Rd 0.19 miles southwest of the Olson Dr intersection.