Description
The City of Lake Charles is seeking competitive sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new lift station as part of the Southern Sewer Loop. The contract includes civil site work, caisson excavation, reinforced concrete structures, installation of a 30‑inch PVC forcemain, 18‑inch and 42‑inch gravity sewers, submersible pumps, vertical sliding gates, SCADA and electrical power systems, site‑wide drainage, fencing, and all associated testing and commissioning. The scope is detailed in extensive specifications and unit‑price forms, with a required 5 % bid bond and a 100 % performance bond. The project is funded through a federal clean‑water grant and must meet stringent Louisiana licensing, bonding, and DBE/DSBE participation requirements.
• Construction of a caisson‑type lift station with concrete slabs, waterproofing, and interior utilities.
• Installation of major sewer pipelines (PVC, DI, HDPE) and associated pump and gate equipment.
• Full electrical and SCADA integration, site‑wide temporary utilities, traffic control, and erosion‑control measures.
• Bid bond = 5 % of base bid; performance bond = 100 % of contract amount; UEI/ SAM registration required.
• Project schedule: 420 calendar days to substantial completion; liquidated damages $600 per day for delay.