Melvin Kip Holden Pedestrian Bridge Improvements at Harding Blvd

The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) is soliciting bids for the design‑build of a prefabricated pedestrian bridge (approximately 8’ × 110’) spanning Monte Sano Bayou at 2750 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA. The scope includes demolition of existing bridge structures, installation of rip‑rap, concrete paving to connect to existing pathways, and all related site work. Bids (electronic or paper) must be submitted by 2:00 PM CT on 27 Oct 2026, with a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference on 14 Oct 2026. Contractors must hold a Louisiana State license for “HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION” and provide a 5 % bid bond. BREC encourages participation of minority‑, women‑, and disadvantaged‑business enterprises. • Prefabricated pedestrian bridge (≈8’ × 110’) over Monte Sano Bayou • Demolition of existing bridge components • Rip‑rap installation in channel • Concrete paving and pathway tie‑ins on both ends • Required Louisiana contractor license (highway, street, bridge) • 5 % bid bond, non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting 14 Oct 2026 • Bid submission deadline 27 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM CT (electronic or paper) • BREC Purchasing Dept. contact: (225) 273‑6421