01-2027 Marshal Street Water Improvements

The City of Minden is soliciting bids for the Marshal Street Water Improvements project in Webster Parish, Louisiana, under solicitation number 01-2027. The scope of work involves replacing existing water mains along various city streets, which includes the furnishing and installation of all necessary pipes, valves, fittings, and hydrants, as well as the reconnection of water service assemblies. The project requires strict adherence to the bidding documents prepared by Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., and must comply with City of Minden Standard Specifications and various industry standards including AWWA, ASTM, ANSI, and NSF. Key deliverables include the testing, flushing, and sterilization of water mains and the implementation of comprehensive traffic control and public safety measures. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on the base bid, provided it does not exceed available funds. If bids exceed the budget, the City may reject all bids, apply deductible alternates, or delete up to 20 percent of the specified work. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The project is classified as Municipal and Public Works and is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to the City Clerk, with total prices provided in both words and figures.