Annual Requirements Contract

The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is issuing a one‑year Annual Requirements Contract (ARC) for utility‑related repairs, upgrades, and site‑related work covering water distribution, sanitary sewer, natural‑gas distribution, and associated civil activities. The contract may be renewed for up to two additional one‑year terms. Bids are due September 22, 2026, and must include a $50,000 bid bond plus $1 million performance and payment bonds. Work will be performed on a task‑order basis, with individual orders ranging from $15 k to $500 k and an aggregate ceiling of $1 M per year. The contractor must hold the required Louisiana contractor’s license, comply with numerous state statutes, and provide a one‑year warranty on each task order. • Scope includes water main repairs, sewer line cleaning/replacement, gas pipe repairs, trenching, pavement work, concrete, erosion control, and related site improvements. • Financial obligations: $50 k bid bond, $1 M performance & payment bonds, 5 % retainage, $875/day liquidated damages for late completion. • Contractor must manage warranty service, lien clearance, and coordination with utilities (Louisiana One‑Call, LDOTD, railway right‑of‑way) for each task order.