123457-SB1874-5.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 5 issued by the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) on August 20, 2026, regarding the Lavey Lane Connector Road construction project at Greenwood Community Park in Baker, Louisiana. The project involves construction of a new asphalt concrete park entrance roadway with associated earthwork, grading, drainage improvements, concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, pavement markings, signage, erosion control, and final restoration. Major work items include clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, Class II base course, lime treatment, asphalt concrete pavement, drainage pipe installation, concrete walks, curb ramps, signing, striping, and hydroseeding. The original bid deadline was August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The project site is located at 13350 LA-19, Baker, Louisiana 70714.

Contractors must hold a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license in the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification, with the license number required on the bid envelope and Uniform Public Works Bid Form; bids lacking this information will be rejected. All bidders must submit either a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or a Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount with their proposals. Bids remain firm for forty-five days from the date of opening. Complete bid documents are available for purchase on disk for $10.00 from the BREC Purchasing Department or in electronic format through www.bidexpress.com. BREC encourages the utilization of minority participation, small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses as suppliers or subcontractors. Procurement contact information is available through Dedra Fountain, Procurement Specialist, at (225) 272-9200 Ext. 1581.