Bid packet 2656 Old Minden.pdf

August 20, 2025

TO: Prospective Bidders

RE: Demolition of Dilapidated Structure at 2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, 71112

This is an invitation for you to submit a bid to demolish structures and remove the debris for the following property:

Bid # 2025-1011 2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City

The City of Bossier City is requesting your bid in accordance with the attached specifications. Please note the asbestos report.

There will be a mandatory meeting at the site, on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Your attendance is required in order to be eligible to submit a bid for this property.

A bid bond of 5% of the bid amount is required. The successful bidder will be notified and must provide proof of insurance for the statutory requirements for workmen’s compensation (including owner’s coverage) and general liability insurance by providing a certificate of insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence showing the City of Bossier City as an added insured. In addition, a performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the bid amount is required. Contract documents will be emailed and mailed to the successful bidder at the address shown on the Bid Form. Signed documents along with the required insurance COI and performance/payment bond shall be returned within 10 working days to the Purchasing Department or the contract may be awarded to the next lowest bidder.

Please submit your bid on the bid form included and in a sealed envelope to arrive in the Purchasing Department located on the 2nd floor, Bossier City Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111, no later than Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. The outside of the envelope must include the “Bid Number”, “Bid Title”, “Bid Date and Time” “Contractor’s Name, Address and License Number”. Bids received late will not be accepted. All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana.

Please direct any questions in writing to beauchemind@bossiercity.org . Questions concerning this bid package will be answered by written addendum to all potential bidders at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the bid opening.

Sincerely, Denna Beauchemin Purchasing Agent 318-741-8534

Attachments: Bid Package including Asbestos Inspection Report mailto:beauchemind@bossiercity.org

1. If a Bidder is registered with BidNet Direct and downloads bid packages with the intentions of bidding, please call the City of Bossier Purchasing (318) 741-8534 in order to be placed on our Plan Holders List and Bid Tabulation for Bid Opening.

2. Procuring Plans and Specifications from Purchasing for: BID #2025-1011 Demolition of 2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA. The City of Bossier will receive bids until Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:30 P.M. Paper Plans & Specs. available at No Charge in the Purchasing Department. Emails – beauchemind@bossiercity.org.

3. SUBMITTING THE BID: Bids may be submitted electronically. Electronic bids must be submitted through a secure mailbox at BidNet Direct (www.bidnetdirect.com until the date and time as indicated in this document. A secure digital signature obtained from third party is required. The following is recommended: Http://www.docusign.com . In addition, if a bid bond is required, it may also be sent electronically by paying an annual fee to Http://surety2000.com . If an electronic quote is submitted the contractor should include his State Contractors License number when the quote with alternates amounts to $50,000.00 or more. It is the sole responsibility of the supplier to ensure their bid reaches BidNet Direct before the closing date and time.

4. If the supplier chooses to submit the bid directly to purchasing in writing, attached bid form must be used. The bid must be signed in ink, sealed in a properly addressed envelope, and delivered to the Office of the City of Bossier City Purchasing Agent, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 by the "Due Date and Time." The "Bid Number", “The Bid Title”, "Due Date", “Contractor’s Name, Address and License Number” should appear on the outside of the envelope.

5. All prices and notations must be in ink or typewritten. Each item must be priced separately. Unit price shall be shown and a total price shall be entered for each item bid.

Errors may be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typewritten and initialed in ink by person signing bid. If there is an error in the extension, the unit price will govern.

6. Bids, modifications, or corrections received after the closing time on the "Due Date" will be considered late and will be considered non responsive.

7. Facsimile or e-mail transmission of bids to purchasing will not be considered.

NOTE: It may take time to set up an Electronic Signature on BidNet Direct. Please remember this when bidding as you will not be able to post a Bid if the Electronic Signature is not set up.

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HOUSES AND BUILDING STRUCTURES OFFERED FOR DEMOLITION BY THE CITY OF

BOSSIER CITY TO BE REMOVED BY A SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

LOCATION BID REF NUMBER

2656 Old Minden Road

Lump Sum Bid Required for:

Bid # 2025-1011

Instructions to Bidders

General: The intent of this invitation to bid is to seek competitive bids for the demolition and removal of the all structures on the above listed property located in Bossier City, Louisiana. All building structures located on the above listed lots shall not be re-located within the City in accordance with City of Bossier City Ordinance No. 13 of 1999.

Bid Submittal: Bids must be submitted on the bid form provided in this invitation to bid and must be typed or written and signed in ink by an owner or legally authorized designee.

Category I non-friable Asbestos-Containing Materials were found in the texture material and joint compound as well as Category II non-friable Asbestos-Containing materials found in the Transite and all will need to be removed by a licensed abatement contractor prior to any renovation or demolition activities occur. Environmental Regulatory Code Title 33, Part III Subchapter M. Asbestos regulations will be applicable in regards to abatement. The successful demolition bidder will be responsible for properly abating structure and insuring that this is done by a licensed and insured abatement company.

5% Bid Bond or Certified Check in Lieu of Bid Bond is required with Bid.

Performance/Payment Bond: In order to expedite the demolition, the selected successful bidder shall be notified immediately and asked to furnish a Performance/Payment Bond for 100% of the amount bid and a certificate of insurance as evidence of insurance coverage for any and all risks. Upon receipt of the performance/payment bond and certificate of insurance, a contract will be issued to the successful bidder. All work over $50,000 must be performed by a Louisiana Licensed Contractor.

Performance Defined:

For successful demolition bidder: The Successful demolition bidder will have met the performance requirements of this invitation to bid when the building, and all of its contents and all appurtenances are removed including any fences and sheds, the slab (or piers) and the lot is cleared of all debris. All privately owned sidewalks and driveways shall be removed as part of the performance requirement. Plumbing disconnects (water and sewer) will be made by a licensed plumber and permitted through the Office of Permits and Inspections. All water and sewer pipes and other plumbing items will be removed from the lot and capped accordingly. The electrical inspector will provide a courtesy inspection and should be notified through the Office of Permits and Inspections. The Contractor must notify all utilities, (AEP/SWEPCO, CENTERPOINT, and City of Bossier City Utility Department) of any necessary disconnects. Bid shall also include the necessary amount of dirt to level each lot to a grade that will not to retain water. All areas when completed must be at a grade that is level and free of all debris and left in a state that is then suitable for grass mowing.

Job must be completed within 30 days of signed contract.

Successful bidders shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and perform the required work, consisting of the removal of all structures, including building piers or structural foundations and any other concrete slabs or driveways which may include any structures with asbestos and other hazardous materials at the address listed above. Successful bidders must demolish and/or abate the above stated unit/units in accordance will all applicable federal, state and local regulations in regard to the demolition, abatement, transporting and disposal of any asbestos and/or other hazardous material, which may exist. If such material exists, the successful bidder must be properly licensed and insured to abate or remove such materials.

BID FORM

Sealed Bid Number: 2025-1011 Addendum:

Bids will be received until September 23, 2:30 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during regularly scheduled meeting.

BID # DEMOLITION PROPERTY TOTAL BID

AMOUNT

2025-1011 2656 Old Minden Road

It is understood that this project is to be completed in thirty days (30) or less from the date a notice to proceed is received. It is also understood that the City reserves the right to reject any and or all bids.

The undersigned bidder declares that he/she has specific and legal authorization to obligate himself/herself and/or his/her firm to the terms of this bid, and further, that he/she has examined the Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidders, and the specifications, and hereby promises and agrees that if this bid is accepted, he/she will faithfully fulfill the terms of this bid together with all guarantees and warranties relating thereto:

SUBMITTED BY:

Signature Title

Typed or Printed Name Telephone/Fax Number

Company Address

City, State, Zip E-mail address

TO: Purchasing Department City of Bossier City 620 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111

CITY OF BOSSIER CITY BID FORM

BID BOND

(For a paper bid, one original required of all Bidders with Power of Attorney attached. For an electronic bid, an electronic bid bond or a paper bond will still be accepted if received before the bid opening)

Date: , 2025

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That of , as Principal, and _____________________________________________, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Bossier in the full and just sum of five (5%) percent of the total amount of this bid, including all alternates, lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum, well and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.

Surety represents that it is listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater that the amount for which it obligates itself in this instrument or that it is a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the Bond amount may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide.

Surety further represents that it is licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana and that this Bond is signed by surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. This Bid Bond is accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, whereas said Principal is herewith submitting its bid to the Obligee on a Contract for:

Demolition of structures located at 2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71112

NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Contract be awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the Contract in writing and give a good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the Contract with surety acceptable to the Obligee, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, this obligation shall become due and payable.

PRINCIPAL (BIDDER) SURETY

BY: BY:

AUTHORIZED OFFICER-OWNER-PARTNER AGENT OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT (SEAL)

State Of Louisiana Parish of Bossier

Contract for Demolition of Building

This Agreement is executed on this day of , 2025 , between the City of Bossier City, hereinafter designated as “City”, and , domiciled and doing business in the State of Louisiana of the Second Part, hereinafter designated as “Contractor”.

Witnessed: That the Contractor and the City for the consideration hereinafter named, agree, bid and obligated themselves as follows:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and perform the required work, consisting of the removal of all structures, any appurtenant structure, and building piers or structural foundations, which may include any structures with asbestos and other hazardous materials at the following addresses located in Bossier City, Louisiana:

2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112

Per Invitation to Bid on August 20, 2025 and opened on September 23, 2025

Removal shall be performed in a professional manner to the satisfaction of the City’s Bid Instructions and Specifications to which you responded by bid on September 23, 2025. Said bid is made part hereof as fully as if set out herein and hereby becomes part of this contract.

In general, the work covered by the Agreement shall include the demolition of structures, removal of debris, cleaning of the work site and grading of the site as necessary to prevent standing water, and any other items detailed in the “Invitation to Bid”. All debris and material shall be removed from the site and shall be disposed of only in a state approved landfill or disposal site. Any structure containing asbestos or any hazardous materials should be disposed of according to Federal, State, and local regulations and the contractor must provide proof of certification to remove asbestos or any other hazardous materials. Failure to comply with any Federal, State or local regulations regarding the hauling, handling or disposal of waste material shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement.

Performance will begin no earlier than and shall be completed no later than . Bidder further agrees to pay liquidated damages, the sum of $100.00 of each consecutive day thereafter. Any request for exceptions to these dates will be submitted to the Purchasing Department for consideration.

The Contractor agrees to carry for the duration of this Agreement and shall maintain on file with the City, prior to its execution of the Agreement, proof of liability insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance for not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $1,000,000.00 for general aggregate, $1,000,000.00 for person injury and the amount of performance guaranty as described for each property described in the “Instructions to Bidders”, policies must be good standing and acceptable to the City. Failure to maintain such insurance during the duration of this Agreement will result in the City terminating this Agreement.

The City of Bossier City agrees to pay, and the Contractor agrees to accept ($ ) for the demolition of the building listed above as stipulated in said bid in lawful money of the United States and the time and in the manner set forth in the invitation to bid.

Prior to the beginning of work of a property site, the Contractor shall obtain a demolition permit from the City of Bossier City’s Permit and Inspections Department for each structure to be demolished under this Agreement, and shall be required to pay all necessary permit fees for each permit issued.

The Contractor must invoice the City for the completed job; the invoice must include the signature of the Contractor and describe the work completed for the invoice.

No payments will be issued until all inspections are completed and invoices are approved by the Permits Department.

The City intends that the Contractor, in performing service specified in this Agreement shall as an independent Contractor and shall have control of this work and the manner in which it is performed. He shall be free to contract for similar service to be performed for others, while he is under contract to the City. The contractor is not to be considered an agent or employee of the city and is not entitled to participate in the City as employee.

State Of Louisiana Parish of Bossier

Contract for Demolition of Building

The contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the safety of and prevention of damage to property on or adjacent to the work site, and for the safety of and the prevention of injury to persons, including City employees, Contractor employees, and other persons, on or adjacent to the work site. All work shall be performed entirely at the Contractor’s risk. Contractor agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of actions, suits, and liability of every kind, included all expenses of litigation, court cost and attorney’s fees, for injury or death of any persons, or for damage to any property, or any loss of any kind, arising out of or in connections with the work performed by the Contractor under this Agreement. It is the express intention of the parties hereto, both the City and the Contractor, that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph is indemnity by the Contractor, where that negligence in concurring cause of the injury, death, damage.

Furthermore, the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall not have application to any claim, loss damage, and cause of action, suit, and liability where the injury, death or damage unmixed with the fault of any persons or entity.

In witness whereof, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date shown hereon.

WITNESS: CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

PRINT NAME: Thomas H. Chandler, Mayor Date

PRINT NAME:

WITNESS:

PRINT NAME: Contractor (Company Name)

PRINT NAME: Signature, Title Date

PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that of hereinafter called Principal, and _________________________ hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, hereinafter called OWNER, in the penal sum of ($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the OWNER, dated _________ day of ____________, 20____, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the demolition of:

All Structures located at 2656 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71112

THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor the prosecution of WORK provided for in such contract, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, coal and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed or used in connection with the construction of such WORK, and all insurance premiums on said WORK, and for all labor, performed in such WORK whether by SUBCONTRACTOR or otherwise, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

AND THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly, and faithfully perform its duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the OWNER, with or without notice to the Surety and during the one year guaranty period, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the OWNER from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the OWNER all outlay and expense which the OWNER may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATION accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on this BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in Two counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, this ________ day of ___________________, 20____.

ATTEST:

PRINCIPAL

_________________________________ BY: _______________________________________

SURETY

_________________________________ BY: ________________________________________

Note: Date of bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond.

Important: Surety Companies must meet the requirements outlined in LA RS 38:2219 to write surety bonds and insurance for the public works project.

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