26-408-0003

The Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project (Project No. 26-408-0003) is a unit price construction contract for Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three in Louisiana, with an engineer's estimate of $751,988. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive site preparation, including clearing, grubbing, and the removal of debris, as well as earthwork involving excavation, grading, and the placement of backfill. Key technical deliverables include the installation, cleaning, and hydrostatic testing of new pressure pipelines, the implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and the restoration of disturbed wetland areas. The project adheres to EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions and requires compliance with OSHA excavation safety standards, LDEQ environmental regulations, and ADA accessibility guidelines for street crossings and ramps. The contract mandates rigorous quality control, including third-party testing for asphalt paving and concrete, and specific material standards from ASTM, ACI, and AWS. Bidders must provide bid security equal to 5% of the base bid and alternates, while the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. Administrative requirements include the submission of a baseline project schedule and monthly updates, with progress payments contingent upon the submission of current project record documents. Additionally, the contract encourages the participation of minority-owned and small businesses and may require that at least 50% of the workforce be residents of Calcasieu Parish.