26-303-0005

The Garrie Cut-Off Bridge Replacement Project (Project No. 26-303-0005) is a construction solicitation issued by the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with an engineer's opinion of probable cost totaling $1,476,057.30. The scope of work involves the replacement of a bridge structure in Calcasieu Parish, including localized drainage improvements and scour protection in Ward 5. The project must be substantially completed within 176 calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. All work must adhere to the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the sum of the base bid and any accepted alternates. Bidders must submit electronic bids and provide bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The successful contractor is required to furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount and provide a Firearm Entity Non-Discrimination Certification. Payment is processed via monthly invoices, with a 5% retainage withheld for projects equal to or exceeding $500,000. Final acceptance is contingent upon a joint inspection by the Parish Engineer and the successful completion of a punch list within 45 calendar days of substantial completion.