Lod Stafford Road Bridge Over Colyell Creek

The project scope of work is to include the construction of a 24-foot wide x 80-foot long 4-span cast-in-place concrete bridge on Lod Stafford Road over Colyell Creek in Livingston Parish.  The new bridge will be constructed on a new alignment that will allow the existing bridge and roadway to to be used as a laydown area during construction.  The existing temporary bridge and roadway approaches will be removed by the temporary bridge contractor prior to beginning construction.  The new bridge and roadway approaches are to be constructed, the traffic is to be shifted to the new bridge and roadway, and the existing bridge and roadway is to be demolished.  The construction will also include asphalt concrete pavement, class II crushed stone base course, drainage ditches, drainage pipe, and driveway reconstruction.   Sealed bids will be received by Livingston Parish Government (herein referred to as “Owner” for the construction of the project described as follows: PROJECT NAME:LOD STAFFORD ROAD BRIDGE OVER COLYELL CREEK FEMA PROJECT NO. 4611-DR-LA, PROJECT #1040LOHSEP PROJECT NO. LPR NO. 22-419 The Bidding Documents shall be addressed to Livingston Parish Government and delivered to Livingston Parish Government located at 20399 Government Blvd, Livingston, LA 70754 not later than 2:00 p.m., on the1st day of April 2025 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and real aloud. Bids must be submitted on the proper bid form.  Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope showing the name, address, and license number of the bidder.  Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate.The Bidding Documents (including construction drawings and specifications) may be examined at the office of the engineer, Forte and Tablada, Inc. located at 1234 Del Este Avenue, Suite 601 Denham Springs, LA 70726.Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/ or at the engineer’s office located at 1234 Del Este Avenue, Suite 601 Denham Springs, LA 70726 upon deposit of $200 for each complete set.  Plans and specifications will be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening.  In accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212, deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.  Such actions shall be in accordance the Louisiana R.S. 38:2214.A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELDat 2:00 PM  on March 12, 2025 at Livingston Parish Government, 20399 Government Boulevard, Livingston, LA 70754The Owner requires that each bidder attach to his bid a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid as evidence of good faith of the bidder.  Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided by law.Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Livingston Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.Electronic Bid documents may be submitted by Contractors to Livingston Parish Government by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/. Run Dates: February 27th, March 6th, March 13th