20008-24-EN-HC-0037-1.pdf

This is an Addendum 1 to the sealed bid solicitation document for the Floynell Drive Sidewalk Project issued by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana (City-Parish Project No. 24-EN-HC-0037). The project encompasses grading, earthwork, drainage structures, subsurface drainage, drives, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and associated work items. Sealed bids are due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at City Hall, 222 Saint Louis Street, with bid openings conducted in person or via teleconference immediately following the closing time. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. Official bid documents are available through Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, with paper copies obtainable from the Public Works and Planning Center at 1100 Laurel Street for a $10.00 non-refundable fee. Bids shall remain firm for 60 days from the date of bid opening.

All contractors must hold an active Louisiana State license in the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, with the license number displayed on the bid envelope and Uniform Public Works Bid Form, which is a decision-flipping eligibility requirement. Bidders must submit either a Certified Check or Cashier's Check payable to the Parish of East Baton Rouge, or a satisfactory Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. A Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SEDBE) goal of 15% of the contract amount applies. The apparent low bidder must submit EBE Forms 1, 1A, and 2, and Letters of EBE Certification within 10 days after bid opening. The City and Parish reserve the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.