Acadiana Regional Airport - Bulk Hangar - Phase II project

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  IBERIA PARISH AIRPORT AUTHORITY (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for the BULK HANGAR – PHASE II project described as follows:   STATEMENT OF WORK: The Bulk Hangar Phase II project is the construction of a 90'x107' open bay pre-engineered metal building at the Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in Iberia Parish, LA.  This project includes the procurement and construction of the hangar on the previously constructed site and concrete foundation.  This project includes the metal structure with sliding hangar doors, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and utility connections.  The project requires the procurement of all materials, labor, equipment, and permitting for the construction of the hangar.   PROJECT DURATION: Three Hundred and Fifty (350) Calendar Days   BID SUBMITTAL: Sealed Bids shall be addressed to: ATTENTION: Michael Clifton, Purchasing Officer, Iberia Parish Government and delivered to 300 Iberia St., Ste. 400, New Iberia, LA 70560 not later than 2:30 PM CST on August 19, 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.   BID OPENING: The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:30 PM CST on August 19, 2026 at the Iberia Parish Council Chambers located at 300 Iberia St., Ste. 400, New Iberia, LA 70560   PRE-BID MEETING: Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory in order to bid on the project; however, bidders are encouraged to attend. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to visit the job site to assess the location and conditions prior to bidding.  A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 10:30 AM CST on August 12, 2026 at the Iberia Parish Council Chambers of the Courthouse Building located at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 400, New Iberia, LA 70560.   BID DOCUMENTS: Pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statute, Bidders may obtain Bid Documents as well as submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically. Official Electronic Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. To view bids, download, and receive bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register at www.centralbidding.com prior to the deadline.   REQUST FOR INFORMATION: Please submit questions about the project to the project manager: Bobby Odom, P.E.  Email:  bobby.odom@mbakerintl.com   FUNDING ADVISEMENT: Notice is hereby given that the project is funded through Federal and State Grants which funds will not be available at the time of bidding. The Owner may reject all bids and cancel this solicitation should adequate funding not be secured within Forty-Five (45) days after bid opening. The time limits stipulated in LA. R.S. 38:2215(D) do not apply based upon the statutory exception that “the contract is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are opened.”   REQUIRED LICENSE: Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Commercial Construction. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY: The signature on the bid must be that of an authorized representative of the corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, as defined by Louisiana Public Bid Law Revised Statute 38:2212. A.(1)(c) which dictates parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. All required Certificates of Liability Insurance shall list the Iberia Parish Airport Authority as “additionally insured.”  OWNERS RIGHTS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. BIDDING DOCUMENTS: In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. BUY AMERICAN: The proposed contract is subject to the Buy American provision under 49 USC § 50101. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The proposed contract is under and subject to executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” set forth in the Specifications. Affirmative Action Requirements as well as goals for minority and female participation on contracts and subcontracts of $10,000 or more are established within the Specifications. FOREIGN TRADE RESTRICTIONS: The successful bidder will be required to submit Certifications regarding Foreign Trade Restrictions under 49 CFR part 30, Government Wide Debarment and Suspension as per 2 CFR part 180 and Non-segregated Facilities as per 41 CFR § 60-1.8. DAVIS BACON ACT: Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Davis Bacon Act Requirements. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The proposed contract is subject to applicable provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. APPLICABLE LAWS, ORDINANCES, & RULES & REGULATIONS: All applicable Federal, State, Local laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout. BID SECURITY: Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. BID WITHDRAWAL: No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within Forty-Five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except as provided under LA. R.S. 38:2214.   OWNER: IBERIA PARISH AIRPORT AUTHORITY BY: Pat Norris, Chairman PUBLICATION/DATES: The Daily Iberian ADVERTISEMENT DATES(S): 7/22/26, 7/29/26, 8/5/26