Kelly Dr Drainage

The St. Tammany Parish Government is soliciting bids for drainage improvements along Kelly Dr (R081005) in Slidell, Louisiana, under solicitation number 923456-26-28-1, with responses due by August 20, 2026. The project requires the contractor to construct structural walls, place borrow and topsoil materials, and implement erosion control measures to improve slope stability and eliminate surface ponding after rainfall. Work must be completed within 30 calendar days of commencement and adhere to LA DOTD Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, Sections 305 and 401, using only new materials of best commercial grade unless otherwise approved. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where award is given to the lowest-priced offeror whose proposal meets all technical and compliance requirements. Pricing is based on unit quantities for items like topsoil, sod, excavation, and borrow materials, as well as lump sum items for mobilization and temporary signage, with payment tied to actual verified quantities performed. Contractors must hold an active Louisiana Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction license if the project value exceeds $50,000 and submit required documentation including a W-9, corporate resolution, affidavits verifying compliance with state employment verification and no conflict of interest, and proof of liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, and builder’s risk insurance with St. Tammany Parish named as additional insured and loss payee. All work occurs on-site, with inspections conducted by the Parish upon completion, and defective work must be corrected at the contractor’s expense. The contract prohibits assignment without approval, requires the contractor to retain records for five years post-payment, and grants the Parish audit rights. Changes to scope or quantities may be made without adjusting the total contract value, and liquidated damages apply for delays. The parish reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days’ notice, and disputes are governed by Louisiana law with venue in the 22nd Judicial District Court. Subcontractors are fully the responsibility of the prime contractor, and all materials, records, and documentation generated under the contract become the sole property of the Parish. Submissions must be made via BidExpress or LaPAC, or delivered physically to the procurement office in Mandeville, with no email submissions permitted.