2026-04 IronOre

The Natchitoches Parish Government is soliciting bids for the procurement of Base Coarse Aggregate, specifically Iron Ore Surface Course, for a performance period spanning from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The material must adhere to the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges 2016 edition, Table 1003-11, with a maximum particle size of approximately 2 to 2.5 inches. Acceptance of the material is contingent upon a visual inspection conducted by the Director of Public Works. Bidders must provide unit pricing per ton for two delivery options: Alternate 1, which is F.O.B. plant and loaded into Parish haul trucks, and Alternate 2, where the vendor furnishes and hauls the material to the Natchitoches Parish Highway Department. Payment is issued within 30 days of delivery or receipt of a properly executed invoice, based on printed weight tickets accompanying each load. The Parish of Natchitoches is exempt from all state and local sales taxes. Bids must be submitted by December 8, 2026, and must include a Federal Identification Number or Social Security Number and a valid signature to avoid rejection.