City of Patterson - Replacement of Water Meters

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  The CITY OF PATTERSON (herein referred to as the "Owner") Sealed bids marked "Sealed Bid - City of Patterson - Replacement of Water Meters" will be received by the City of Patterson at City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392. Bids shall be addressed to the City of Patterson and delivered to the City of Patterson at City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392 or submitted on Central Bidding no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 31st,  2025.Sealed bids to be marked "Sealed Bid - City of Patterson - Replacement of Water Meters". Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at the  City of Patterson, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., 46148 LA-445 Robert, Louisiana 70455, +1 (555) 000-0000 (Engineer) (contact@example.gov), and are open for public inspection between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineer by prospective bidders upon payment of a deposit in the amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00). This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:22l2. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to contact@example.gov.   All questions must be submitted in writing by email to contact@example.gov. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, 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. No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. 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. All bidders must sign: (l) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount. A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid if the bidder is a corporation. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M.  on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at City of Patterson, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392. Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is Mandatory. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (l0) working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section l09, Executive Order ll246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER'S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (l0) working days after normal award of contract. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Patterson, City Hall, no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.  Advertisement Source and Dates:Central Bidding at centralauctionhouse.comThe Daily ReviewWednesday, July 2, 2025Wednesday, July 9, 2025Wednesday, July 16, 2025