Site work for a water / sewer project in Saint Martinville, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work will consist of removal and installation of fire hydrants throughout the City of St. Martinville. This work shall include the installation of tapping sleeves, valves, concrete and asphalt removal and replacement, and other miscellaneous work required to perform the scope of work. The work will also include the installation of an Automatic Meter Reading System (ARMS) to read water meters in an automated manner. The system will consist of furnishing and installing water meters, encoders, cellular meter modules, Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) software, software hosting, training and support necessary to furnish a cellular network meter reading system and other miscellaneous work required to install new meters. The construction cost estimate will be read aloud upon opening of bids. The prime contractor and all subcontractors must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM) as verified online prior to beginning construction and throughout the term of the contract. Funding for this project shall be through American Rescue Plan Act-Water Sector Program. Refer to the Federal Provisions for Construction Contracts for special requirements. 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. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner's approval. 1. BID BOND: A "Bid Guarantee" equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified. 2. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor's faithful performance of the contract. 3. PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract. Only the bids of contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor's Licensing Law R.S. 37:2150-2173 will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers. 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 (10) days after receipt of bids. They will not be mailed without such a request. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. If there are any questions regarding bidding procedures, contact McBade Engineers & Consultants, LLC, Project Engineer at (337) 451-5823.