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

Water System Improvements consisting of 6" and 8" PVC waterline replacement (approximately 18,400 L.F.) with associated valves, hydrants, and service lines located throughout the Town, and other related items of work including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc., required as set forth in the Bid Documents of Aucoin & Associates, Inc. for Water System Improvements for the Town of Lake Arthur. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the Instructions to Bidder's in the Project Manual regarding specific requirements for submitting a bid for the project and bids submitted must conform to all requirements of Public Bid Law. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount equal to 5% of the bid, made payable to the Town of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish all necessary bonds and enter into a contract if his bid is accepted. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570 and be licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana. 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 company 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. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3 Employment Opportunities, Build America Buy America (BABA), Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, Public Law 17758 and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. A pre-bid conference will not be conducted for this Project Question Deadline 05/28/2025 Submittal of questions shall be made to the Engineer in writing either by written correspondence or email. The Engineer and contact information for this project is David Hidalgo, P.E., Aucoin & Associates, Inc., 433 N. C.C. Duson Street, Eunice, LA 70535, Phone: 337-457-7366; Email: d.hidalgo@aucoinandassoc.com Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 342- 7412, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Town of Lake Arthur 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 Statues.