2027-100

The Bossier Parish Police Jury is soliciting bids for the supply of asphaltic concrete paving material for the Bossier Parish Highway Department to be used for general maintenance. The contract covers the period from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2027, with a potential six-month extension upon mutual agreement. The required material is Level 1 Wearing asphaltic concrete with a 0.5 inch nominal maximum size aggregate and PG64-22 asphaltic cement, which must be manufactured according to Section 502 of the State of Louisiana Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges Manual. Material will be provided on an as-needed basis and picked up by the owner at the manufacturer's plant site. If the contracted supplier cannot provide the material, they are responsible for procuring it from an alternative source at the original contracted price. Bidders must submit a base bid amount per ton using the provided bid proposal form, including the plant location from which the material will be furnished. The deadline for bid opening is December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause per LA R.S. 38:2214B. Key financial terms include a payment adjustment mechanism for PG64-22 asphalt cement when costs fluctuate by more than 5 percent from the LA DOTD base prices. Additionally, contractors are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes on materials permanently incorporated into the project under La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c). Any requests for alternative product approvals must be submitted at least seven working days prior to the bid opening.