Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Lafayette, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of November 27, 2024 this project was awarded to Siema Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,317,117.14 E. Verot School Road Bridge Repairs. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be submitted via email addressed to Devin Saltzman, P.E.; dsaltzman@huvalassoc.com. Scope of Services: Clearing and grubbing, subsurface drainage installation, soil nail wall installation, abutment repair, approach slab repair, and structural concrete patching. All work to be completed within 80 working days from issuance of Notice to Proceed. . Each bid 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. 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 by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No contractor may withdraw its bid prior to the deadline for submission of bids. Withdrawal of bids thereafter shall be allowed only pursuant to LA R.S. 382214.C. Otherwise, no bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the bid opening of bids. The successful bidder 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 bid documents. No contractors may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid 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 bid documents. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids 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 bid is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of "Highway Streets and Bridge Construction." Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid 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. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. Bid date notes. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided within the specifications. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Due to limited meeting spaces, bidders are highly encouraged to call into the bid openings at the following phone number 337-291-5100. Document notes. Bidding Documents are available to view only at the website. Bidders may request the electronic bid package from Huval and Associates, Inc.; Devin Saltzman, P.E.; dsaltzman@huvalassoc.com.