The Town of Ferriday (herein referred to as the "Owner") will accept sealed bids marked for the construction of the project described as follows:
Town of Ferriday – Wastewater Collection Improvements
Phase 1 – Pump Stations
Bids shall be addressed to the Town of Ferriday and received by special delivery, in person, or by mail located at the Engineer’s Office,, 6885 Hwy. 84, Ferriday, LA 71334, not later than 2:00 p.m., Local Time, on Thursday, August 27 , 2026. At that time, the Bids will be opened and read.
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form and can be downloaded from the following designated website: http://www.centralbidding.com. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with http://www.centralbidding.com website as a plan holder. If Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper form, you must register with the Engineer in order to place a bid. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submit a bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated website. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date bidding Documents from the designated website. Bids will not be accepted through the online bidding portal, they must be received by mail, and or delivery as stated above.
All bids must be submitted on the proper form. The contractor must display his contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified times and date will not be considered.
Each bona fide bidder must register with the Engineer and obtain the Bid Documents from the Engineer or the designated website to submit a bid. The Bidding documents may be requested by email at bhallc@bha-engineers.com or by calling (318)757.6576, upon payment of $250.00. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon the return of the documents within 10 days of receipt of bids. Refunds will be given on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders upon return of the clean, unmarked documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2212(e).
Prime Bidders may also obtain an electronic set of bidding documents in PDF format. Contractors are responsible for reproduction/printing. There is no fee for the electronic set of bidding documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall prove that they hold an active State License of proper classification in full force and effect in Municipal and Public Works.
In accordance with RS 38:2212 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date.
The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. 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.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570 list of approved bonding companies, which is published annually in the Federal Register.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Any interpretation of the bid documents shall be in writing, addressed to Bryant Hammett & Associates, L.L.C. at 6885 Hwy. 84, Ferriday, LA 71334, or emailed to kcapdepon@bha-engineers.com, and to be given consideration, must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. No communication after this date.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner's Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
All awarded contractors will be required to attend a monthly meeting, with mandatory attendance from the Project Engineer, Resident Inspector, and Contractor, or their authorized representatives, at the beginning of each month to review quantities for pay estimates, process change orders, review work performed during the month and discuss any problems that may have arisen.
Please notify the Town of Ferriday (318) 757-3411 or BHA (318)757-6576 seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled bid opening if special accommodations specified under ADA are required.
The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Minority Business Enterprise 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, sex, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award.
Town of Ferriday
Alvin Garrison, Mayor
1116 S. Second Street
Ferriday, LA 71334
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