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

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction of one municipal deep water well and the installation and implementation of a SCADA system for both existing and proposed components. The bidder is responsible for obtaining all required warranties, bonds, insurance, taxes, and other items in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Retainage for this project shall be 5% of the Contract Price. Retainage shall be held for 45 days after reduction of substantial completion as per the Specifications and the Louisiana Revised Statutes Each bidder must have an active DUNS Number, as verified on online beginning of construction. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Cashier's Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid value, said bond or check made payable to the City of Ville Platte. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid, security within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All work completed in this project shall comply with Executive Order No. 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity. It is required that on any bid for this project submitted in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, one dollar ($ 1) or more for hazardous materials or mold remediation, or ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more for Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical, the contractor shall certify licensure under R. S. 3 7:215 0-2192 and show the license number on the bid envelope. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the state, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. Question Deadline 10/16/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Questions received less than five days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. 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, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Ville Platte no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. Minority and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to submit a bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38.