LeGros Memorial Airport, Runway 4-22 Lighting and NAVAID Improvements Project

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS    Acadia Parish Police Jury (herein referred to as the "Owner") hereby solicits sealed bids for  LeGros Memorial Airport, Runway 4-22 Lighting and NAVAID Improvements project described as follows:   STATEMENT OF WORK:  Removal of existing runway and taxiway edge lighting, removal of existing REILs, and installation of new LED runway and taxiway edge lighting and installation of new LED REILs. Also included is the removal and replacement of the airfield lighting controls.   Sealed Bids shall be addressed to Acadia Parish Police Jury, and delivered to 505 Northeast Court Circle, Crowley, LA 70526 or submitted by electronic bid at www.madereng.com not later than 10:00 a.m., on  June 16, 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.   The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m., on June 16, 2026 at the      Acadia Parish Police Jury located at   505 Northeast Court Circle, Crowley, LA 70526.   A Non-Mandatory / PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD: TIME & DATE:                     10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2026 LOCATION:                          LeGros Memorial Airport Terminal Building                                            Airport Road                                            Estherwood, LA   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.   The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other bidding documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer for the contract; Mader Engineering, Inc. located at 1245 South College Road, Building 1, Lafayette, LA 70503; (337-989-8047).  Copies shall be obtained at the Engineer’s office (upon payment of a deposit of $120.00) or may be downloaded from the Mader Engineering Plan Room as hosted by Central Bidding (subject to fees and conditions). The deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212, but Central Bidding fees are not refundable.    Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Building Construction or Electrical.  The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid.   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 “Owner” as “additionally insured”.    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.   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.   The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Acadia Parish Police Jury to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.    The proposed contract is subject to the Buy American provision under 49 USC § 50101.   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. 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.   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.   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 30 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.”   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.     OWNER Acadia Parish Police Jury     PUBLICATION/DATES: May 20, 2026 May 27, 2026 June 3, 2026