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

For the Forest Way drainage Project in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, more Particularly Described as Calcasieu parish Project Mandatory electronic Bids and Mandatory electronic Bid Submission: This project requires mandatory electronic bidding and mandatory electronic bid submittals. All specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms. Electronic bidding requires the installation of the InfoTech Express Sign Tool and the generation of an InfoTech Digital ID for the business authorized signer. The bidder must submit request for Digital ID approval and activation prior to bid acceptance. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888-352-2439 between the hours of 6:00AM - 7:00 PM (CTZ) or via email at support@bidexpress.com Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent(5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of an electronic bid bond as described in LSA-R.S. Bid security 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 withat 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 of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M.Best 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, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218.No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each inan amount equal to 100%of the Contract amount,which shall be writtenby a surety or insurancecompany currently onthe U.S. Department ofthe Treasury FinancialManagement Servicelist of approved bonding companies which ispublished annually in theFederal Register, or by aLouisiana domiciled insurance company with atleast an A- rating in thelatest printing of the A.M.Best's Key Rating Guideto write individual bondsup to ten percent of policyholders' surplus asshown in the A.M. Best'sKey Rating Guide or byan insurance company ingood standing licensedto write bid bonds whichis either domiciled inLouisiana or owned byLouisiana residents, allin accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2219. The successful bidder shall berequired to have 5% or10% retainage withheldfrom all payments. Bids shall be accepted only from contractorswho are licensed underLSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163for the classification of"Highway, Street, andBridge Construction."No bid may be withdrawnfor a period of forty-five(45) days after receiptof bids, except under theprovisions of LSA--R.S.38:2214 The Owner reservesthe right to reject anyand all bids for just causeas permitted by LA R.S.38:2214B. The ability ofan Entity to reject any bidis applicable only whenadministered in accordance with the Public BidLaw. In accordance withLSA--R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions andrequirements of this Section, and those stated inthe bidding documentsshall not be waived byany entity. Official action on thisbid will be taken withinforty-five (45) days by theCalcasieu Parish PoliceJury, except as may beextended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder.