The St. Tammany Parish Government is soliciting bids for a comprehensive drainage improvement project along Cherry Laurel Drive in Covington, LA. The scope includes removal and replacement of existing drain pipes and catch basins, installation of new drainage infrastructure, extensive asphalt paving, patching, and sod installation to restore roadway and drainage functionality. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and testing, comply with Louisiana DOTD specifications, and submit a 5 % bid bond with their sealed bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and requires a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price, with a project completion window of 90 calendar days.
• Drainage works: install, remove, replace 18‑inch RCP pipe, catch basins, and sod.
• Roadway works: 477 tons of 2‑inch asphalt overlay, milling of 4,551 sq yd of pavement, and patching.
• Additional items: concrete curbs, mailboxes, temporary signage, and site mobilization.
• Mandatory bid security: 5 % of total bid, plus performance bond and extensive insurance coverage.
• Timeline: bid opening 9 Sept 2026, project duration 90 days, award notification within 45 days of opening.