Site work and paving for a road / highway in New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The work consists of furnishing all labor, material, and equipment for, removal of curb and gutterbottom, removal of existing asphaltic concrete, removal of existing striping and markers, construction of traffic islands with concrete paving, mountable curb and hydro-seeding, construction of a buffer lane with vertical delineators, striping, and bicycle lane markings, the fabrication and installation of traffic signs as well as any related and incidental materials and work, as per the drawings and specifications provided in this bid document. The site is located on Lakeshore Dr. from Elysian Fields Ave. to Franklin Ave. in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R. S. 38:2212, the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Upon demand by the FPA, Contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification and in full force and effect. Objection to the required classification should be filed in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2163 as stated by the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors. BID AND PERFORMANCE BONDS All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the cost of the Contract price of work to be done for the Base Bid plus all additive Alternate Bid prices, by certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the suretys agency or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the following, as applicable: Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East (for all Projects) and Orleans Levee District The Bid Bond shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The bidder to whom the Contract is awarded shall also be required to furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the total amount of the bid. The bid bond must be furnished in accordance with the requirements of La. R.S. 38:2218, and the performance bond in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2219. The furnished Payment and Performance bond shall be at no cost to the FPA. The Bond shall be signed by the suretys agent or attorney-in-fact. There will be a Site Visit. visit is not Mandatory Visitors are responsible for furnishing their own (as needed and required) P.P.E. for any Site Visits, e.g.: hard hat, safety vest, protective safety glasses, proper foot attire, etc. The FPA assumes no responsibility or liability for the safety of those in attendance. Bids will only be accepted by those contractors complying with state licensing laws for contractors, La. R.S. 37:2163. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, Contractor shall hold at the time of bid opening, a valid license issued by the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors for the required classification of work This project is classified as Highway, Street and Bridge Construction as indicated at online. Subcontractors, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Dbe), and Small Business Enterprises (Sbe) and Womens Business Enterprise (Wbe) Work in the Amount of at Least Sixty Percent (60%) of Total Amount of Contract as Awarded Shall Be Performed by the Prime Contractor at the Construction Site or Within Its Own Shop, Plant, or Yard With Its Own Employees. Fpa is an Equal Opportunity Public Entity and as Such, Invites and Encourages Dbe(S), Sbe(S), and Wbe(S) to Submit Bids on Its Projects. See General Conditions on Dbe(S), Sbe(S), and Wbe(S). Bidding and Withdrawal of Bid Bidder is Required to Comply With Provisions and Requirements of La. R.s.38:2212. Bids May Be Withdrawn or Revised by the Bidder Prior to Bid Opening. Bids May Only Be Withdrawn After Bid Opening Due to Patently Obvious, Unintentional, and Substantial Mechanical, Clerical, or Mathematical Errors, or Errors of Unintentional Omission of a Substantial Quantity of Work, Labor, Material, or Services Made Directly in the Compilation of the Bid, if Clear and Convincing Sworn, Written Evidence of Such Errors is Furnished to the Public Entity Within48 Hours of Bid Opening in Accordance With La. R. S. 38:2214. ** doc info : Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all bona fide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids, as stated above. If a request for Contract documents is made through U.S. mail or other delivery services, bidder must furnish a street mailing address and will be responsible for service and postage fees.