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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Sheet A-1

Table of Contents B-1

Notice to Contractors C-1 thru C-2

Special Provisions D-1 thru D-11

Plans (14 sheets) E-1 thru E-14

Construction Proposal Information:

Bid Bond F-1

Schedule of Items G-1

Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form H-1 thru H-2

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Sealed bids for construction of the following project will be received by the Louisiana

Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Paper bids can be delivered to DOTD

District 62 Design Office conference room, 685 North Morrison Blvd., Hammond. LA, 70401 until 10:00 a. m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 10:00 a.m. of the bidding date. Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify the Department of Transportation and Development

(DOTD) at 985-375-0167 not less than three (3) business days before bid opening.

CONTROL SECTION NO. 852-21 & 030-04

DESCRIPTION: D62 AREA EAST: DITCH CLEANING

ROUTE: LA 433 & LA 21

PARISH: ST. TAMMANY & WASHINGTON

TYPE: DITCH CLEANING

ESTIMATED COST RANGE: $500,000 – $1,000,000

The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change.

The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published at bid opening, for award determination.

PROJECT ENGINEER: Brett Pounds; 22700 Hwy 36, Abita Springs, LA 70420; 985-893-6223

PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Branton

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction;

Earthwork, Drainage, and Levees, or Culverts and Drainage Structures.

Bids must be submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the latest edition of the Louisiana

Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, as amended by the project specifications, and must include all information required by the proposal. ONLY PAPER BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

ON THIS PROJECT.

Proposals shall be obtained at District 62 Design Office, 685 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA

70401, or by contacting the DOTD; Email: Betty.Tarver@la.gov, Phone 985-375-0167, or by written requests sent to the above address. Proposals will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening bids.

Construction proposal information may be accessed via the Internet at www.dotd.la.gov. From the LA DOTD home page, select the following options: Doing Business with DOTD, then

Construction Letting Information. Once the Construction Letting Information page appears, find the Notice to Contractors box. From the drop down menu, select the appropriate letting date and press the “Go To” button to open the page, which provides a listing of all projects to be let and a Construction Proposal Documents link for each project. All project specific notices are found

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

C-2 here. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. Additionally, plans and specifications may be seen at :

District [Subject] Design Section located at, [Company Address] or at the Project Engineer's office.

Upon request, the Project Engineer will show the project site.

All questions concerning the plans shall be submitted via the Electronic Plans Distribution Center known as Falcon. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer. Questions submitted within 96 hours of the bid deadline may not be answered prior to bidding. Falcon may be accessed via the Internet at www.dotd.la.gov. From the home page, select Doing Business with DOTD from the left-hand menu, then select Construction

Letting Information on the pop-up menu. On the Construction Letting Information page, select the link, DOTD’s Plan Room; Login to Falcon (or request an ID if a first-time user). Once logged in, you will have access to view Project Information, submit a question concerning the project, and view the plans. To avoid any suggestion that a potential bidder is using the Falcon system to communicate with other potential bidders, DOTD will not post any question or any statement of fact or opinion not made for the purpose of seeking clarification of plans and/or specifications.

Any non-questions posted on falcon will be limited to the statement of an issue considered unresolved by a previous DOTD response.

Bidders assume the responsibility for accessing the Apparent Bid Results on the Construction

Letting Information web page located at wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/ to confirm whether they are the apparent low bidder for any given project. The Engineer may suspend operations in accordance with 713.08(f).

The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) operates a toll free "Hotline" Monday through

Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should call 1-800-424-9071. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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S.P. CONTRACT TIME (01-26):

The entire contract shall be completed in all details and ready for final acceptance in accordance with 105.17.020 within sixty-five (65) working days.

Prior to assessment of contract time, the contractor will be allowed 30 calendar days from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed to commence with portions of the contract work including but not limited to assembly periods, preparatory work for materials fabrications such as test piles, or other activities which hinder progress in the beginning stages of construction.

Prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Department will consider extending the assembly period upon written request from the contractor justifying the need for additional time.

The contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of traffic from the beginning of the assembly period. During the assembly period, the contractor will be allowed to do patching and other maintenance work necessary to maintain the roadway with no time charges when approved by the engineer.

If the contractor begins regular construction operations prior to expiration of the assembly period, the assessment of contract time will commence at the time construction operations are begun.

S.P. GENERAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS (01-26):

The specifications, contract and bonds governing the construction of the work are the 2026

Edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, together with any supplementary specifications and special provisions attached to this proposal.

Bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the Standard

Specifications.

The plans herein referred to are the plans approved and marked with the project number, route and Parish, together with all standard or special designs that may be included in such plans.

The bidder declares that the only parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; that this proposal is made without collusion or combination of any kind with any other person, firm, association, or corporation, or any member or officer thereof; that careful examination has been made of the site of the proposed work, the plans, Standard

Specifications, supplementary specifications and special provisions above mentioned, and the form of contract and payment, performance, and retainage bond; that the bidder agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction and will do all work and furnish all material specified in the contract, in the manner and time therein prescribed and in accordance with the requirements therein set forth; and agrees to accept as full compensation therefore, the amount of the summation of the products

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D-2 of the quantities of work and material incorporated in the completed project, as determined by the engineer, multiplied by the respective unit prices herein bid.

It is understood by the bidder that the quantities given in this proposal are a fair approximation of the amount of work to be done and that the sum of the products of the approximate quantities multiplied by the respective unit prices bid shall constitute gross sum bid, which sum shall be used in comparison of bids and awarding of the contract.

The bidder further agrees to perform all extra and force account work that may be required on the basis provided in the specifications.

The bidder further agrees that within 15 calendar days after the contract has been transmitted to him, he will execute the contract and furnish the Department satisfactory surety bonds.

If this proposal is accepted and the bidder fails to execute the contract and furnish bonds as above provided, the proposal guaranty shall become the property of the Department; otherwise, said proposal guaranty will be returned to the bidder; all in accordance with 103.4.

S.P. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (01-26)

Section 104.3 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to include the following:

Lane closure and work hour restrictions shall be as follows:

No lane closures allowed on LA 433 from:

7:00 am to 9:00 am Monday-Friday

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday

The Project Engineer may adjust these times to prevent traffic queues greater than 30 minutes.

No work shall be allowed and all lanes shall be open during New Year’s, Mardi Gras, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday periods, and other events as directed by the Engineer. No work shall be allowed and all lanes shall be open in preparation for weather events such as hurricanes, ice storms, etc, as deemed necessary, or during hurricane evacuation and contra flow operations. These periods shall be considered excusable, non-compensable.

S.P. Plans and Submittals (06-26)

Section 105.2 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges has been amended to delete and replace the first paragraph as follows:

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Conform to 801.3.010 for format of plans and submittals.

S.P. PERMITS, LICENSES, TAXES AND INSURANCE (01-26)

Section 107 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads is Bridges is amended as follows:

107.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

107.2 PERMITS, LICENSES, TAXES AND INSURANCE.

Contractors shall procure temporary permits and licenses for the work, pay charges, fees, and taxes, and give notices necessary for lawful prosecution of the work. Contractor, and its subcontractors, shall maintain all licenses and certifications necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with contract requirements and applicable law.

The contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage until final acceptance of the contract:

a) Workers Compensation in compliance with state law, with the exception that the contractor’s

Employer liability is to be at least $1,000,000 when work is to be over water and involves maritime exposures. For the coverage provided in this subpart the contractor’s Insurer will have no right of recovery or subrogation against the State of Louisiana or the Louisiana

Department of Transportation and Development.

b) For Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, the aggregate loss limit must be on a per project basis.

This insurance shall include coverage for bodily injury and property damage, and include coverage for Premises-Operation; Broad form Contractual Liability; Products and Completed

Operation; Use of Contractors and Subcontractors; Personal Injury; Broad form Property

Damage; and Explosion, Collapse and Underground (XCU) coverage. The required combined single limit amount of insurance shall be as provided in Table 107.2-1.

When a railroad is within the project limits, the combined single limit amount of Commercial

General Liability Insurance shall be as required by the railroad or as provided in Table 107-

1, whichever is greater.

c) A separate Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability (OCP) Policy shall be furnished by the contractor naming the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as the named insured. The policy period of the OCP insurance shall extend through final acceptance of the project. The required combined single OCP limit amount shall be as provided in Table 107.2-1.

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The required combined single limit amount of insurance shall be as provided in Table 107.2-

1 below.

Table 107.2-1

Insurance Requirements1

Initial Contract

Amount

Occurrence

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Ultrahazardous

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Up to $1 $1 $2 $3

From >$1 to $2 $2 $4 $6

Over $2 $5 $10 $15 1 $ in millions.

Aggregate coverage for projects with ultrahazardous activities shall be triple the occurrence minimum. Ultrahazardous activities include pile driving; transportation, use, storage, or removal of explosives, radioactive materials, or particularly hazardous or volatile chemicals; and asbestos or lead paint abatement; but does not include vibratory installation of sheet piles.

Each policy shall include provisions stipulating that the insurance company(ies) shall have no recourse against the State of Louisiana and the Department for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of the policy and that any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policy(ies) shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the contractor.

Insurance is to be placed with insurance companies authorized in the State of Louisiana with an

A. M. Best’s rating of A-: VI or higher. This rating requirement may be waived for Workers

Compensation coverage only.

Should any policies be canceled, the contractor shall immediately notify the Department.

Upon failure of the contractor to furnish, deliver and maintain such insurance for itself as required, this contract, at the election of the Department, may be immediately declared suspended, discontinued or terminated. Upon failure of the contractor to maintain OCP insurance at any time prior to final acceptance of the project, work on this contract shall be immediately suspended until proof of such insurance is presented to and accepted by the

Department’s Project Control unit. During a suspension caused by the lack of any required insurance, contractual time charges will continue to be assessed against contract time, as will any assessment of stipulated damages, without interruption.

Failure of the contractor to maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the contractor from any liability under the contract, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with the obligations of the contractor concerning indemnification under 107.17.

The contractor is responsible for requiring and verifying that all subcontractors working on the project maintain appropriate types and levels of insurance coverage.

Purchases related to work performed for this Project are exempt from sales and use taxes.

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Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Compliance - SES Division, Phone: (855) 307-3893, Email:

LDRSales.ExemptionApplications@la.gov.

107.2.010 REIMBURSEMENT OF OCP INSURANCE:

Contractor may submit the direct cost of OCP insurance (only) to the Department for reimbursement. The provisions of 109.4 shall not apply to this reimbursement. The cost of all other required insurance must be included in contractor’s overhead applied to all other bid items.

The Department will reimburse the actual cost of OCP coverage as shown on an invoice produced by the insurance company or broker issuing the invoice in the amount of the premium due for the OCP policy: a) without a markup for profit or indirect costs including indirect costs associated with procurement of the OCP insurance; and b) less charges in the amount of a tax from which the Department is exempt and other related incidental fees.

Contractor will be responsible for submitting a written request for reimbursement of the amount of the OCP policy premium invoice less all such charges including surplus lines taxes and other incidental fees. The Contractor shall contact the Louisiana Department of

Insurance, ldi.la.gov, to receive additional guidance.

Contractor must also submit an original sworn affidavit from the insurance producer/agent in which that person attests that the submitted invoice is for the required OCP coverage only, and that the invoice accurately reports the cost to contractor of that coverage. The invoice and affidavit may be submitted at the preconstruction conference or thereafter for inclusion with a partial estimate.

There will be no reimbursement for any purchase of OCP insurance policy extensions necessitated by concurrent; non-excusable; or excusable, non-compensable delays in completion of the project, whenever such delays occur, or for claimed utility delays where such days were not added to Contract Time by change order. Any policy extensions necessitated by excusable, compensable delays will be reimbursed on a pro-rata monthly basis.

S.P. COMPENSATION FOR

ALTERATIONS OF CONTRACT (02-26)

109.4 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

109.4.030.B. is deleted and replaced with the following:

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For materials accepted by the engineer and used, the contractor shall receive the actual cost of such materials delivered to the work, including transportation charges if applicable and sales taxes subject to the requirements of 107.2.

S.P. PAYMENT FOR STOCKPILED

OR STORED MATERIAL (01-26)

Section 109 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

109.6.010 is deleted and replaced with the following:

109.6.010 GENERAL

Payment for stockpiled or stored material will be considered only for materials anticipated to be stored for periods in excess of 30 calendar days. When approved, advance payments may be made for fabricated or natural materials that are to be incorporated in the project when stockpiled materials are stored on the project or in a dedicated stockpile at an approved site outside the limits of the project within the State of Louisiana. Payments shall be limited to durable materials described herein and shall represent a significant portion of the project cost. Perishable articles and small warehouse items are not included. These materials shall meet the requirements of the specifications. Payment for stockpiled or stored materials will not constitute acceptance. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to protect the material from damage while in storage.

Payment for materials stored outside the State of Louisiana will be considered, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. This will generally be limited to adjacent states, except in cases where it will be in the best interest of the Department to pay for these materials. If payment for stockpiled materials outside the State will affect the bid price for an item, the contractor shall submit a written request to the Chief Engineer prior to bidding.

Payment may be made for the invoice price for the materials, which shall not exceed 85 percent of the contract price for the items where the materials are to be incorporated. For fabricated materials purchased from commercial sources and delivered to approved storage, partial payment may be the invoice price plus freight and taxes subject to the requirements of

107.2. The quantity of material for payment will not exceed the total estimated quantity required to complete the project.

The amounts advanced on stockpiled or stored materials will be recovered by the

Department through deductions made on payments as the materials are incorporated in the work.

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Partial payment for stockpiled materials shall be requested by the contractor in writing and the following documents shall be furnished:

a) A copy of the invoices from supplier or manufacturer verifying the cost and quantity of material.

b) If storage is on private property, a copy of the lease or agreement granting the

Department right of entry to property.

Within 30 calendar days after payment by the Department, the contractor shall submit a certified copy of invoices from the supplier for each item for which payment has been made.

All such invoices submitted shall state the amount received by the supplier as payment in full for the materials. If this certification of payment is not presented within the 30 day period, the advanced payment will be deducted from future progress payments.

Title and ownership of materials for which advancements have been made by the

Department shall not vest in the Department until such materials are incorporated in the work and the work accepted by the Department. The making of advancements by the Department shall not release the contractor from the responsibility for any portion thereof.

S.P. NOT DESIGNATED FOR

PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS (01-26):

Section 109 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to add the following:

109.9 PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS

This project is not designated for payment adjustments for asphalt cements, fuels, or steel.

S.P. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (06-26)

Section 713 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is revised as follows:

Section 713.1 is deleted and replaced as follows:

101.01 713.1 DESCRIPTION

Furnish, install, maintain, and remove temporary construction barricades, precast concrete barriers, lights, signals, pavement markings, curb ramp devices, pedestrian audible direction devices, channelizing devices, and signs; provide flaggers; and comply with all other requirements regarding the protection of the work, workers, and safety of the public. Unless otherwise noted in the plans or special provisions, this work also provides for traffic control

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D-8 management in compliance with the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), including the installation, inspection, maintenance, and removal of all traffic control devices relative to work on the project. Signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, pavement markings, curb ramp devices, pedestrian audible direction devices, or any other temporary traffic control measures shall comply with plan details, Temporary Traffic Control Standard

Plans, the MUTCD, and these specifications.

Signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, pavement markings, and arrangements thereof, as shown on the plans, are minimum requirements. Furnish and install appropriate signs for special conditions as directed. Requirements for proper signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, or other safety precautions promulgated by the contractor’s insurers are not negated by these specifications. These specifications shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of responsibilities for the safety of the public, for liability in connection therewith, or compliance with state and local laws or ordinances.

Furnish and install Temporary Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (TPLCD) that are fully compliant with the MUTCD and ADA for use on temporary pedestrian access routes. The

TPLCD shall have continuous detectable edging and be capable of creating a continuous pedestrian path via connection points. The TPLCDs are to be installed per the plans. The

TPLCD shall comply with all MASH requirements.

Furnish and install Temporary Curb Ramp Devices (TCRD) that are fully ADA compliant for temporary pedestrian access where a pedestrian facility and the roadway intersect per the plans. . The TCRD is only to be installed where curbing is 9 inches or less.

Furnish and install Temporary Pedestrian Audible Direction Devices (TPADD) that are fully

MUTCD and ADA compliant per the plans. TPADDs are intended to provide guidance for pedestrian through Temporary Traffic Control zones.

Assign one or more authorized Traffic Control Supervisors (TCS) to provide traffic control management for the project. If assigning more than one TCS, then submit a weekly schedule identifying who will be in charge of providing traffic control management on a daily basis to the engineer. The TCS shall have a set of all contract documents relating to traffic control (and traffic staging if applicable), a current copy of the MUTCD, and a current copy of Temporary

Traffic Control Standard Plans readily available at all times.

If a subcontractor provides traffic control management, the subcontractor’s TCS shall meet all the requirements set forth herein.

The contractor may assign one or more Traffic Control Technicians (TCT) to assist the TCS in inspection and maintenance of Traffic Control Devices.

Section 713.2 is amended to include:

713.2.030 TEMPORARY CURB RAMP DEVICES

The TCRD shall be made from a weather resistant material. The TCRD shall not be made of wood. The TCRD shall match the width of the connecting pedestrian facility once fully installed. The walking surface of the TCRD shall be slip-resistant. Once installed the TCRD

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(2%). The TCRD shall be designed to have a detectable edges to help provide guidance for mobility aids per ADA. The TCRD shall have a detectable warning surface per ADA.

713.2.040 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN AUDIBLE DIRECTION DEVICE

The Temporary Pedestrian Audible Direction Device (TPADD) shall be capable of recording a message to direct the pedestrian along the detour path as shown on the plans. At a minimum, the TPADD shall be able to store a message of 60 seconds. All messages are to be clear and direct for the pedestrian to understand the directions being provided. The

TPADD shall have a non-volatile storage for the message. The message on the TPADD activation shall be either via passive actuation or by actuating an ADA compliant button, per

MUTCD. If provided, the passive actuation shall have a minimum range of 10 feet from the

TPADD with an 8 feet wide detection cone. The speaker system on the TPADD shall be capable of automatically adjusting volume levels based on ambient noise.

The TPADD shall have a minimum NEMA4 rating or equivalent. The housing shall be tamper resistant. All electrical components are to be stored within the TPADD housing. The TPADD shall be capable to play a 60 second message a minimum of 3,000 times on a single battery charge. Installation of the TPADD shall be on Temporary Pedestrian Channelizing Devices or on a provided ADA compliant support per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

713.2.050 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN LONGITUDINAL CHANNELIZING

DEVICES

The TPLCD shall have both a hand-trailing edge and a detection plate. The hand-trailing edge shall have smooth, rounded edging where pedestrians may touch. The hand-trailing edge shall be between 32 inches and 38 inches above the walkway. The detection plate shall be a maximum of 2 inches above the walkway. The TPLCD shall have a minimum length of

48 inches per section. TPLCD shall be capable of interlocking to form longer runs.

Reflective sheeting on the TPLCD shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4956, Type III.

Stripes on TPLCDs shall consist of alternating orange and white retroreflective diagonal stripes, located at the top and/or bottom of the device to enhance visibility. The TPLCD shall be constructed of polycarbonate or another non-conductive material at locations where pedestrians’ hands may be placed. The TPLCD shall also be capable of accommodating signage.

Section 713.3 is amended to delete and replace 713.3.070.C. 2) as follows:

2) Full size original contract drawings. Submit change order drawings on high quality, 4-mil, double-matte film using a plotting or reproduction process that fuses the graphics to ensure durability. Repeated handling and friction due to stacking of plans shall not smear, flake or rub off the graphics. Improper plotter settings and plotter wear may cause inconsistent durability of the drawings. Test samples of the submitted drawings for durability. Advance samples of matte films may be submitted for approval; however, the contract plans will be tested separately.

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Failures will result in rejection of the submittal. Drawing sizes shall comply with

801.3.010.

Section 713.3 is amended to include:

713.3.090 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

All installations shall meet the requirements stated in PROWAG and in the Americans with

Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

A. Temporary Curb Ramp Devices

The Contractor shall install TCRD per the manufacturer’s recommendation. The TCRD shall have a 48 inch by 48 inch turn space present once installed. The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s technical data, specifications and installation instructions for the temporary curb ramp to the Engineer for record.

B. Temporary Pedestrian Audible Direction Device

The Contractor shall install the TPADD per the manufacturer’s recommendation at the locations noted on the plans. The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s technical data, specifications, and installation instructions for TPADD to the Engineer for record.

C. Temporary Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices

The Contractor shall install TPLCD per the manufacturer recommendation; this may include counter weights or other hardware to keep the device upright. Any counter weights used by the TPLCD shall not be placed within a pedestrian path. The supports of the TPLCD shall not protrude into the temporary pedestrian facilities. The TPLCD shall be placed so that the stripes slope downward in the direction road users are to pass. Connection hardware between interlocking devices shall provide a continuous detectable edge and prevent gaps that could allow pedestrians to leave the designated path. This edging shall be continuous throughout the length of the temporary pedestrian facility, except at locations where pedestrians are turning or crossing. TPLCD shall be placed in accordance with the plans.

The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer’s technical data, specifications, and installation instructions for the devices to the Engineer for record.

Section 713.4 is amended to include:

713.4.060 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

TCRD will be measured per each and shall include any incidentals required for installation.

TPADD will be measured per each.

TPLCD will be measured per linear foot and shall include any incidentals required for installation.

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Section 713.5 is amended to include:

Payment for TCRD will be made at the contract unit price per each.

Payment for TPADD will be made at the contract unit price per each.

Payment for TPLCD will be made at the contract unit price per linear foot.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit

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BID BOND

______________________________________________________________________, as Principal (Bidder) and ___________________________________________________________________________, as Surety, are bound unto the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, (hereinafter called the

Department) in the sum of five percent (5%) of the bidder’s total bid amount as calculated by the Department for payment, of which the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as solidary obligors.

Signed and sealed this ___________ day of ____________________________, 20_____.

The condition of this obligation is such that, whereas the Principal has submitted a bid to the Department on a contract for the construction of STATE PROJECT NO. 4400033630; D62 AREA EAST: DITCH

CLEANING; LA 433 & LA 21; ST. TAMMANY & WASHINGTON PARISHES, if the bid is accepted and the Principal, within the specified time, enters into the contract in writing and gives bond with

Surety acceptable to the Department for payment and performance of said contract, this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in effect.

Principal (Bidder or First Partner to Joint Venture) If a Joint Venture, Second Partner

By By

Authorized Officer-Owner-Partner Authorized Officer-Owner-Partner

Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name

Surety

By (Seal) Agent or Attorney-in-Fact

Typed or Printed Name

To receive a copy of the contract and subsequent correspondence / communication from LA DOTD, with respect to the bid bonds, the following information must be provided:

Bonding Agency or Company Name Address

Agent or Representative Phone Number / Fax Number

Form CS-2A

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A Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid amount is required when the bidder’s total bid amount as calculated by the Department in accordance with Subsection

103.1 is greater than $100,000. The official total bid amount for projects that include alternates is the total of the bidder's base bid and all alternates bid on and accepted by the

Department.

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CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL SIGNATURE AND EXECUTION FORM

This form, the Schedule of Items, and the Proposal Guaranty must be completed as indicated and submitted to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to constitute a valid bid

STATE PROJECT NO. 4400033630

FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. N/A

NAME OF PROJECT D62 AREA EAST: DITCH CLEANING

I (we) hereby certify that I (we) have carefully examined the proposal, plans and specifications, including any and all addenda, and the site of the above project and am (are) fully cognizant of all proposal documents, the master copy of which is on file at DOTD Headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA., and all work, materials and labor required therein, and agree to perform all work, and supply all necessary materials and labor required for successful and timely completion of the above project and to accept the summation of the products of the unit prices bid on the Schedule of Items attached hereto and made a part hereof multiplied by the actual quantity of unit of measure performed for each item, as audited by DOTD, as full and final payment for all work, labor and materials necessary to complete the above project, subject to increase only for plan changes (change orders) approved by the DOTD Chief Engineer or his designee. This bid is submitted in accordance with the general bidding requirements in the construction proposal and all special provisions, plans, supplemental specifications, and the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (2026 edition). I (we) understand that the summation of the products of the unit prices bid on the Schedule of

Items multiplied by the estimated quantity of unit of measure for each item, along with any other factors specified to be applicable such as construction time and/or lane rental, shall be the basis for the comparison of bids. I (we) understand that the Schedule of Items must contain unit prices in English words or numerals and that the Schedule of Items submitted as part of this bid is on the form supplied by DOTD in the bid proposal. My (our) Proposal Guaranty in the amount specified for the project is attached hereto as evidence of my (our) good faith to be forfeited if this bid is accepted by DOTD and I (we) fail to comply with any requirement necessary for award and execution of the contract, as well as, sign and deliver the contract and payment/performance/retainage bond as required in the specifications.

NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION (APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS)

I (we) declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States and the State of Louisiana that I (we) have not directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the contract for this project nor violated La. R.S. 48:254.

BIDDER'S DBE GOAL STATEMENT (APPLICABLE TO DBE GOAL PROJECTS)

If this project is designated by special provision as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal project in accordance with the DBE provisions of this contract, the bidder assures DOTD that he/she will meet or exceed the DBE contract goal, or if the bidder cannot meet the required DBE goal, the bidder assures DOTD that he/she has made and can document good faith efforts made towards meeting the goal requirement in accordance with the contract and DBE program manual incorporated herein by reference.

The apparent low bidder shall complete and submit to the DOTD compliance programs office, form CS-6AAA and attachment(s) and, if necessary, documentation of good faith efforts made by the bidder toward meeting the goal, within five calendar days after the opening of bids for this project.

Responsiveness of information supplied in this section of this Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form is governed by the DBE requirements included within the specifications and DBE program manual.

NON PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT STATEMENT

If this project is designated by special provision 109.09 as being subject to payment adjustment as provided in the specifications, the bidder has the option of requesting exclusion from said payment adjustment provisions that are established by special provision elsewhere herein.

If the bidder desires to be excluded from these payment adjustment provisions, The bidder is required to mark here

Failure to mark this box prior to bid opening will constitute forfeiture of the bidder's option to request exclusion.

BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA ("BABA") PROVISIONS OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (“IIJA”)

PROJECTS (APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS)

If designated by special provision that the Build America Buy America ("BABA") provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) as defined in PL 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021, apply to this project, the bidder certifies that they have read, understand, and will comply with the

DOTD BABA special provisions. Furthermore,the bidder understands that these special provisions apply to any and all portions of this project, including subcontracted portions and that the bidder certifies that they will identify domestic sources of BABA-covered products and provide certification documentation of BABA-compliance as set forth in the BABA special provisions..

The apparent low bidder shall complete and submit the DOTD’s Bidder’s Build America, Buy America certification form provided with their contract documents.

BIDDER'S FIREARM ENTITY STATEMENT (APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS)

La. R.S. 38:2216.1 and R.S. 39:1602.2 prohibit public contracts with companies that refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services; refrain from continuing an existing business relationship; or terminate an existing business relationship with an entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm trade association or firearm manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, supplier, or retailer of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.

As a bidder for this project, I (we) certify that I (we) have read and understand Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges , and

I (we) comply and will continue to comply with Section 102.14.

I (we) decline to comply with Section 102.14.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 as a company with less than fifty full-time employees.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 as a company that is a sole-source provider.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 because the total contract amount is less than $100,000.

Failure to mark a box prior to bid opening will result in the rejection of this bid.

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BIDDER SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS (APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS)

THIS BID FOR THE CAPTIONED PROJECT IS SUBMITTED BY:

Name of Principal (Individual, Firm, Corporation, or Joint Venture)

If Joint Venture, Name of First Partner

(Louisiana Contractor's License Number of Bidder or First Partner to Joint Venture)

(Business Street Address)

(Business Mailing Address, if different)

(Area Code and Telephone Number of Business)

(Telephone Number and Name of Contact Person)

(Telecopier Number, if any)

If Joint Venture, Name of Second Partner

(Louisiana Contractor's License Number of Second Partner to Joint Venture)

(Business Street Address)

(Business Mailing Address, if different)

(Area Code and Telephone Number of Business)

(Telephone Number and Name of Contact Person)

(Telecopier Number, if any)

ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BIDDER, THIS IS TO ATTEST THAT THE UNDERSIGNED DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ABOVE

CAPTIONED FIRM, CORPORATION OR BUSINESS, BY SUBMISSION OF THIS BID, AGREES AND CERTIFIES THE TRUTH AND ACCURACY OF ALL

PROVISIONS OF THIS PROPOSAL, INCLUSIVE OF THE REQUIREMENTS, STATEMENTS, DECLARATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ABOVE AND IN THE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PROPOSAL GUARANTY. EXECUTION AND SIGNATURE OF THIS FORM AND SUBMISSION OF THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PROPOSAL GUARANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE AN IRREVOCABLE AND LEGALLY BINDING OFFER BY THE BIDDER.

(Signature)

(Printed Name)

(Title)

(Date of Signature)

(Signature)

(Printed Name)

(Title)

(Date of Signature)

CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL BASE BID $ _____________________________________________

IT IS AGREED THAT THIS TOTAL, DETERMINED BY THE BIDDER, IS FOR

PURPOSES OF OPENING AND READING BIDS ONLY, AND THAT THE LOW BID FOR THIS

PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED FROM THE EXTENSION AND TOTAL OF THE BID ITEMS BY DOTD.

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