New Generator Installations (DR-4611-0157-LA)

The bid set can be found at the following drop box link (copy and paste the below dropbox link into your web browser): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1xetdlbf9jim11kn4l74u/AJvhPTmuZv85aU6AURj1_0g?rlkey=fh73smcbz241vcf2kuvmcxlew&dl=0 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSLincoln Parish Police Jury (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”).The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows:New Generator Installations (DR-4611-0157-LA)Sealed bids shall be addressed to Lincoln Parish Police Jury, P. O. Box 979, Ruston, LA 71273-0979. Bids may be mailed to the Owner at P. O. Box 979, Ruston, LA 71273-0979, or hand-delivered to the Owner at Third Floor, 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on November 18, 2025. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), New Generator Installations (DR-4611-0157-LA), to be opened at 10:00 A.M., (C.S.T.), on November 18, 2025, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction or electrical construction for this project. 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 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on November 18, 2025, at Third Floor, 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270. Electronic bids can also be submitted through Central Bidding, www.centralauctionhouse.comAll bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, +1 (555) 000-0000. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Such refund shall be limited to $100.00 per set. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. No deposit is required for digital sets.All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond, which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof.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.The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by Louisiana Revised Statutes 38 § 2214.The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.The attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employments to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, and all applicable laws and regulations of the federal government and State of Louisiana.This project shall be tax exempt. Tax Exemption Certificates will be issued upon request to Engineer.Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening.IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.This contract requires adherence to American Iron and Steel (AIS) conditions as described in P. L. 113-76, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Section 436.Equal Opportunity in Employment: The Lincoln Parish Police Jury hereby notifies all offerors 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status in consideration for an award./s/ Glenn Scriber, PresidentPublishing Dates: October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2025Run in the Legal Section of the: The Ruston Daily Leader