Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Scenic Drive and Boat Launch

SECTION 00100  ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS   Project No. S-138-00 Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana (herein referred to as the “Owner”) Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bids” – Scenic Drive and Boat Launch Facility Project No. S-138-00 will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:Scenic DriveandBoat Launch Facility Proposals shall be addressed to the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Development Department and will be received by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Development Department located at 3221 Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Charenton, Louisiana 70523 no later than 10:00 o’clock a. m. on December 30, 2024.  Proposals shall be designated as “Sealed Bid – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Scenic Drive and Boat Launch Facility Project No. S-138-00”. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 o’clock a. m. on December 30, 2024, in the Conference Room of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Development Department located at 3221 Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Charenton, Louisiana 70523. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of C. J. Savoie Consulting Engineers, Inc. located at 5650 Louisiana Highway 1, Plattenville, LA. 70393 (mailing address P. O. Drawer R, Paincourtville, LA 70391).  Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of $300.00 which constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling and is non-refundable. Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212E.(1). Bidders now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically.  Bids can be submitted electronically on www.centralbidding.com. Each Prime Bidder shall obtain an original set of electronic or paper bidding documents from the design professional, C.J. Savoie Consulting Engineers, LLC.  Uploading of bidding documents is of the responsibility of the Prime Bidder.  The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities incidental thereto, and to accept any bid which the Owner feels serves their best interest.  Such action will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues.  A pre-bid conference at which the scope of the project, contract time, and other requirements of the bidding and contract documents may be discussed, or any other special requirements for the project which may be discussed with prospective bidders, will be held at the Conference Room of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Development Department located at 3221 Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Charenton, Louisiana 70523 on  December 19, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time.  All questions should be directed to Clarence J. Savoie, III, C.J. Savoie Consulting Engineers, LLC, +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to the following: contact@example.gov, contact@example.gov, contact@example.gov; contact@example.gov. Last date for submitting questions is December 20, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time. Each Bidder must deposit with his/hers bid, security in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond. All bidders must show proof that he/she is licensed in the State of Louisiana to perform this type of construction.  All bidders must show proof that he/she is within good standing with the Federal Government and not be debarred or suspended through www.sam.gov. Contractor’s license number must appear on the face of the sealed envelope containing his/hers bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to business in Louisiana, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.  Certificates of Insurance will also be required. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of necessary materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodation must contact Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Development Department at +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.  Chitimacha Tribe of LouisianaDevelopment DepartmentPublish:November 27, 2024December 4, 2024December 11, 2024