1117800 - Specs.pdf

This document is a comprehensive set of specifications and contract documents for the Ouachita River Floodwall Permanent Gap Closures project, prepared by Volkert, Inc. for the Tensas Basin Levee District and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project involves construction of permanent flood wall gap closures in Ouachita and Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, with a project number of 1117800. Bids are scheduled to be received until 2:00 PM on December 17, 2024, with a pre-bid conference set for December 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The contract documents can be obtained from Volkert, Inc. in Monroe, Louisiana, for a $50.00 deposit per set, with potential refunds available for bona fide prime bidders who return documents within 10 days after receipt of bids.

The project will require a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor will need to provide performance and payment bonds each for 100% of the contract price. The contract includes technical specifications for concrete formwork, reinforcement, and cast-in-place concrete, with detailed requirements for materials, testing, and execution. Contractors must comply with various environmental constraints, including regulations related to wetlands, floodplains, and endangered species. The contract duration is set for 150 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $750.00 per day for late completion. Bidders must also submit various documentation, including attestations regarding criminal convictions, worker's compensation, and verification of employee eligibility.