Demolition and site work for a residential development in Kaplan, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

The Work Shall Consist of the Demolition of Residential Structures and Any Outbuildings or Other Appurtenances; Removal and Proper Disposal of All Materials; Clearing, Leveling, Seeding and Fertilizing of the Site, and Associated Environmental Reporting and Miscellaneous Work. No PreBid Conference will be held for this project (R.S. 38:2212.I). For the demolition of residential structures, only the bids of Prime Contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes will be considered for bids exceeding $7,500.00. Should the bid exceed $7,500.00, contractors desiring to bid shall hold license of proper classification under the following: Residential Construction; Building Construction; Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking, and Dismantling; or Home Improvement - Up to the statutory limits of the registration ($75,000), in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications, and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers. For the demolition of commercial structures, only the bids of Prime Contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall hold license of proper classification under the following: o Building Construction; o Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking, and Dismantling, in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications, and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers. The Prime Contractor or SubContractors licensed under Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes shall hold license of proper classification under Hazardous Materials (Asbestos Removal and Abatement) for those structures determined to have such materials. This project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, LCDBG Program. 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 Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed under the Contract, Section 3 Employment Opportunities, 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. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act, the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program, and new Section 3 requirements. Bid Bond: A Bid Guarantee equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashiers 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 Contractors 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. 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 fortyfive (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Bidding Documents shall be available until 24hours before the bid opening date (R.S. 38:2212.G.(2)). This provision shall not be subject to waiver (LA R.S. 38:2215). The provisions and requirements of this section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity (LA R.S. 38:2212).