Description
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is soliciting bids for a comprehensive rehabilitation of roads and drainage infrastructure in the eastern portion of Calcasieu Parish. The project is a lump‑sum unit‑price contract that includes detailed specifications, required bid, performance, and payment bonds, and a suite of compliance certifications (E‑Verify, minority‑subcontractor, firearm‑non‑discrimination). Work must be substantially completed within 115 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with retainage and stipulated damages applying for delays. Bidders must submit electronically via BidExpress, obtain a Digital ID, and meet Louisiana contractor‑license requirements.
• Scope: resurfacing, base‑course work, drainage structures, temporary traffic control, signage, and pre‑construction video documentation.
• Financials: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, retainage (5‑10 %); required insurance coverage detailed in Exhibit A.
• Mandatory compliance: E‑Verify, minority‑subcontractor quota (≥10 %), local‑preference for Louisiana‑produced materials, and firearm‑non‑discrimination certification.