Westbank Levee Repairs (Myrtle Grove to LeReussite)

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Plaquemines Parish Project No. 25-11-02 -  Westbank Levee Repairs (Myrtle Grove to LeReussite) Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works (herein referred to as the “Owner”) by virtue and in conformity with the provisions of Act 70 of the 1746 Regular Session of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Parish of Plaquemines – Parish Project No. 25-11-02” will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows: Westbank Levee Repairs(Myrtle Grove to LeReussite) Proposals shall be addressed to the Parish of Plaquemines, and delivered to the office of the Department of Engineering located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Building 500, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 not later than 10:00 a.m., on June 9, 2025.   “Sealed Bid – Parish of Plaquemines – Parish Project No. 25-11-02”.  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 9, 2025, in the Conference Room at the Plaquemines Parish Government Office of Engineering and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd, Building 500, Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037. The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of the Engineer/Architect for the contract; All South Consulting Engineers, LLC located at 652 Papworth Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70005; (504) 322?2783. Copies may be obtained from All South Consulting Engineers, LLC., 652 Papworth Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70005, Phone: (504) 322?2783 by prospective bidders upon deposit of $45.00 (checks only, no cash accepted). This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Validation of the Contractor’s license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents. Complete Bidding Documents for this project are being distributed in electronic form on behalf of the Owner by Central Bidding (centralbidding.com) Printed copies are not available from the Owner or Architect. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. No Deposit will be collected for the drawings or will money returned to unsuccessful bidders to reimburse the expense of purchasing plans. Bids for this project may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA License R.S. 37:2150?2164, HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor’s past experience. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. 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. 38:2212B(1), the provisions and requirements as stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived. 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. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty?five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate. Plaquemines Parish Government is an equal opportunity employer. Any person with disabilities required special accommodations must contact the Plaquemines Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on SAM.GOV https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b84d6730/62QJEfT74EmPsLnUSwPcGg?u=http://www.sam.gov/, prior to award of contract. Contractors are urged to attend a non?mandatory pre?bid conference scheduled at the Plaquemines Parish Government Office of Engineering and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Building 500, Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 conference room at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2025.  PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENTBY:                 W. KEITH HINKLEYPARISH PRESIDENT     Published Dates:               May 12, May 19, and May 26, 2025