Port of Columbia - Emergency Staging Area

This solicitation seeks sealed bids for the design‑build of an Emergency Staging Area at the Port of Columbia. The project involves constructing a new building to serve as a staging hub for emergency response assets, including site preparation, foundation work, structural steel, exterior envelope, interior finishes, utilities, and related site improvements. Contractors must hold a valid Louisiana state construction license and provide a bid bond. The bid documents (construction manual and drawings) are available for download, with printed sets purchasable for a fee. The award will be made after the bid opening on June 18, 2026. • Scope: full building construction (civil works, structural, MEP, finishes) for an emergency staging facility. • Bid delivery: sealed bids in person, by mail, or special delivery to the Columbia Port Commission by 11:30 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026. • Mandatory requirements: State contractor license, corporate resolution, and a bid bond per specifications; pre‑bid meeting is non‑mandatory but scheduled for June 5, 2026.