Terrebonne Port Commission Request for Proposal for Security Cameras, Specialized Drone Surveillance Systems and Equipment: Installation, Integration, and Testing

SECTION 00100 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (LEGAL NOTICE) Sealed bids will be received on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, by the Terrebonne Port Commission, at the Terrebonne Port Commission, 1116 Bayou LaCarpe, Suite A, Houma, Louisiana 70363 until 2:00 P.M. local time.  Bids will be accepted ONLY electronically via Central Bidding; www.centralbidding.com. At exactly 2:00 P.M. local time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Subsequent to the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Terrebonne Port Commission Executive Director for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation. The Terrebonne Port Commission has partnered with Central Bidding to distribute bid solicitations, collect responses, and/or allow contractors and vendors the ability to respond through a uniform and secure electronic interactive bidding system. Official Bid/RFP documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids and/or RFPs can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com at no charge. Bidders participating in the electronic option need to contact Central Bidding if they have any questions or issues relating to the electronic bidding process at +1 (555) 000-0000. There may be fees for downloading Bid Documents that are charged by Central Bidding. Where applicable, and in all construction projects, an electronic bid bond is also required and must be furnished. Failure of the bidder to upload their bid to Central Bidding is not the responsibility of Terrebonne Port Commission. Printed copies of the Bid Documents are not available from the Owner. WORK DESCRIPTION: TERREBONNE PORT COMMISSIONSECURITY CAMERAS, SPECIALIZED DRONE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT: INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION, & TESTING1116 BAYOU LACARPE, SUITE A, HOUMA LA 70363PROJECT NO. TPC-2025-100ARCHITECT PROJECT NO. 2025-03 Should printed copies be required by prospective bidders, they may be obtained for the cost of printing and shipping from reprographic companies with access to centralbidding.com. The time of completion of this project is of prime importance. All of the work required shall be completed within One Hundred Fifty (150) calendar days from the written Notice to Proceed. An On-Site Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference shall be held for bidders on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at Terrebonne Port Commission; 1116 Bayou LaCarpe, Suite A; Houma LA 70363.  Attendees will be required to sign in with the Owner’s Representative prior to the meeting in the Receptionist’s Office and will be directed to the meeting location. All prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the Mandatory pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project. Proposals must be submitted, using the attached proposal documents. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). All Bid packages shall be accompanied with the following:  Bid Security in an amount equal to not less than FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the Bid Amount.  Bid Security shall be a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond (Money Orders or Letters of Credit will not be accepted) made payable to the TERREBONNE PORT COMMISSION.  Bid Bond shall be accompanied with Power of Attorney.A copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization will be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid. Failure to include any item specified above, or failure to complete the attached proposal in its entirety, will result in the Bid/Bids being declared irregular and cause for rejection as being non-responsive. Contractor is responsible for complying with all bidding requirements established by this proposal. No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for at least FORTY-FIVE (45) calendar days, except under the provision of LA R.S. 38:2214. The Lowest qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Terrebonne Port Commission.  The TERREBONNE PORT COMMISSION, to the extent permitted by State and Federal Laws and Regulations, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids/Proposals for just cause. Proposal prices shall specifically EXCLUDE any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts local governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Proposal prices shall include any shipping/transportation charges, if applicable.  David Rabalais, Executive DirectorTerrebonne Port Commission FIRST PUBLICATION:  Friday, May 9, 2025   SECOND PUBLICATION: Friday, May 16, 2025THIRD PUBLICATION: Friday, May 23, 2025