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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Project Title Page ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-Page Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-Pages List of Drawing Sheets................................................................................................................................................................ 1-Page

PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

Advertisement for Bids ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-Page Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-Pages

BID DOCUMENTS

Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form ............................................................................................................................... 2-Pages Bid Bond with Surety’s Power of Attorney Certification ........................................................................................................... 1-Page Certificate of Signing Authority ................................................................................................................................................. 1-Page

DOCUMENT TO BE COMPLETED BY APPARENT LOW BIDDER

Attestations Affidavit ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-Pages

DOCUMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SUCCESSFUL LOW BIDDER

Contract Between Owner and Contractor and Performance and Payment Bond ....................................................................... 2-Pages Affidavit ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-Page Certificate of Insurance ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-Page

PART I – GENERAL PROVISIONS

GP-1 Definition of Terms GP-2 Bid Requirements GP-3 Availability of Plans and Specifications GP-4 Laws, Regulations, Standards, Specifications, and Codes GP-5 Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit GP-6 Notice of Award GP-7 Notice to Proceed and Contract Time GP-8 Work Plan GP-9 Progress Schedule GP-10 Daily Progress Reports GP-11 Hurricane and Severe Storm Plan GP-12 Health and Safety Plan and Inspection GP-13 Progress Meetings and Reports GP-14 Pre-Construction Conference GP-15 Contract Intent GP-16 Engineer and Authority of Engineer GP-17 Conformity with Plans and Specifications GP-18 Clarifications and Amendments to Contract Documents GP-19 Subcontracts GP-20 Workers, Methods, and Equipment GP-21 Accident Prevention, Investigations, and Reporting GP-22 Preservation and Restoration of Property, Monuments, Etc GP-23 Protection of the Work, Materials, and Equipment GP-24 Land Rights GP-25 Utilities GP-26 Permits

PART I – GENERAL PROVISIONS (continued)

GP-27 Project Site Clean-Up GP-28 Owner Inspection GP-29 Duties of Resident Project Representative GP-30 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades GP-31 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work GP-32 Environmental Protection GP-33 Sanitary Provision GP-34 Payment of Taxes GP-35 Radio and Telephones GP-36 Navigation GP-37 Obstruction to Navigation GP-38 Marine Vessels and Marine Activities GP-39 Record Keeping GP-40 Certificates of Compliance GP-41 Submittals GP-42 Claims for Extra Cost GP-43 Alteration of the Contract and Compensation GP-44 Extension of Contract Time GP-45 Owner’s Right to Terminate Contract for Cause or Convenience GP-46 Temporary Suspension of Work GP-47 Non-Conforming and Unauthorized Work GP-48 Contractor’s Right to Terminate Contract GP-49 Breach of Contract GP-50 No Waiver of Legal Rights GP-51 Liability for Damages and Injuries GP-52 Liability for Losses by Acts of the Government GP-53 Final Inspection and Acceptance GP-54 As-Built Drawings GP-55 Completion of Contract GP-56 Contractor’s Guarantee GP-57 Dispute Resolution GP-58 Payment GP-59 Payments Withheld GP-60 Liens GP-61 Equal Employment Opportunity GP-62 Anti-Kickback Clause GP-63 Suspension / Debarment GP-64 Louisiana First Hiring Act GP-65 Prohibition of Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel GP-66 Prohibition of Discrimination of Firearm Entity and/or Firearm Trade Association GP-67 DBE, Minority Owned, and Women’s Business Enterprises

PART II – SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SP-01 Location of Work SP-02 Work to Be Done SP-03 Bid Items, Contract Dates, and Deliverables SP-04 Deliverables SP-05 Contact Information SP-06 Failure to Complete on Time SP-07 Transportation SP-08 Landowner and Pipeline Requirements SP-09 Barge Displacement Table SP-10 Sequence of Construction SP-11 Insurance and Bonds SP-12 Employee Whistleblower Protection SP-13 Notice to Mariners SP-14 Protection of Work

PART III – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TS-101 Mobilization and Demobilization TS-201 Construction Surveys TS-310 Earthwork (Cut Volume) TS-401 Removal of Structures and Obstructions TS-702 Flexible Revetment

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: CPRA Construction Phase Forms ............................................................................................... 4-Pages

Attachment A1: Coastal Construction and Vegetative Projects – Subcontractor Report (This form should be included in all bid packages. See Intranet for form.)

Attachment A2: Plant and Equipment Schedule

Attachment A3: Change Order Form

APPENDIX B: Engineer’s Clarification (GP-18) ................................................................................................. 2-Pages

Attachment B1: Interpretation or Clarification By Engineer Form

APPENDIX C: Directions To Site (SP-1) ................................................................................................................. 3-Pages

APPENDIX D: Survey Control .................................................................................................................................... 2-Pages

APPENDIX E: Geotechnical Report........................................................................................................................ 55-Pages

APPENDIX F: Landrights Memorandum (GP-24 and SP-9).......................................................................... 2-Pages

APPENDIX G: Government Obtained Permits .................................................................................................. 27-Pages

APPENDIX H: Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage Determinations ............................................................. 7-Pages

APPENDIX I: Photos ....................................................................................................................................................... 8-Pages

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Title Sheet 2 General Notes & Summary of Estimated Quantities 3 Plan View - Vicinity 4 Plan View - Overview 5 Plan & Profile View Earthen Berm 6 Plan & Profile View Earthen Berm Additive Alternate No. 1.

7-8 Removal of Existing Structure Details 9 Plan & Profile View Borrow Area 10-13 Cross Sections Borrow Area

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, 150 Terrace Avenue, 4th Floor Conference Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday October 6, 2026.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS

BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: Humble Canal Hydrologic Restoration Project Cameron Parish, Louisiana

PROJECT NUMBER: ME-0011

Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://coastal.la.gov/resources/rfps-rsiqs-contracts/bids/. Printed copies can also be obtained from:

COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY (CPRA)

150 Terrace Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Attn: Kayla Causey E-mail: cpra.bidding@la.gov Phone: (225) 342-7308 Fax: (225) 800-5599

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 635 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506

Contact Brent Bouy at (337)482-0682 if assistance is needed for the Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to visit the Project Site to assess the location, logistics, and site conditions prior to bidding.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification Heavy Construction or Dredging and/or Specialty Classification: Coastal Restoration & Habitat Enhancement. In accordance with LA. R.S. 37:2165(C), anyone objecting to the classification must send a certified letter to both the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and the CPRA at the address listed above. The letter must be received no later than ten (10) working days prior to the day on which bids are to be opened.

Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority or on its website at http://www.coastal.la.gov/.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY

MICHAEL HARE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

COMPLETION TIME:

The Bidder shall agree to fully complete the contract within Ninety (90) consecutive calendar days for the Base Bid, subject to such extensions as may be granted under Section GP-44 of the General Provisions and acknowledges that this construction time will start on or before the date specified in the written “Notice to Proceed” from the Owner.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

The Bidder shall agree to pay as Liquidated Damages the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars ($1,340.00) for each consecutive calendar day for which the work is not complete, beginning with the first day beyond the contract completion date stated on the “Notice to Proceed” or as amended by change order.

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

1.1 The Bid Documents include the following:

Advertisement for Bids Instructions to Bidders Bid Form Bid Bond General Provisions Special Provisions Technical Specifications Construction Drawings Contract Between Owner and Contractor and Performance and Payment Bond Affidavit User Agency Documents (if applicable) Change Order Form Recommendation of Acceptance Other Documents (if applicable) Addenda issued during the bid period and acknowledged in the Bid Form

1.2 All definitions set forth in the General Provisions and

the Special Provisions are applicable to the Bid Documents, unless otherwise specifically stated or written.

1.3 Addenda are written and/or graphic instruments issued

by the Engineer prior to the opening of bids which modify or interpret the Bid Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, corrections and prior approvals.

1.4 A bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to do

the work or designated portion thereof for the sums stipulated therein supported by data called for by the Bid Documents.

1.5 Base bid is the sum stated in the bid for which the

Bidder offers to perform the work described as the base, to which work may be added, or deleted for sums stated in alternate bids.

1.6 An alternate bid (or alternate) is an amount stated in

the bid to be added to the amount of the base bid if the corresponding change in project scope or materials or methods of construction described in the Bid Documents is accepted.

1.7 A Bidder is one who submits a bid for a prime Contract

with the Owner for the work described in the Bid Documents.

1.8 A Sub-bidder is one who submits a bid to a Bidder for

materials and/or labor for a portion of the work.

1.9 Where the word "Engineer" is used in any of the

documents, it shall refer to the Prime Designer of the project, regardless of discipline.

ARTICLE 2

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

2.1 A Pre-Bid Conference may be held at the time and

location described in the Advertisement for Bids. The purpose of the Pre-Bid Conference is to familiarize Bidders with the requirements of the Project and the intent of the Bid Documents, and to receive comments and information from interested Bidders. If the Pre-Bid Conference and/or Job Site Visit is stated in the Advertisement for Bids to be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and/or Mandatory Job Site Visit, bids shall be accepted only from those bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference and/or Job Site Visit. Contractors who are not in attendance for the entire Pre-Bid Conference and/or Job Site Visit will be considered to have not attended.

2.2 Any revision of the Bid Documents made as a result

of the Pre-Bid Conference shall not be valid unless included in an addendum.

ARTICLE 3

BIDDER'S REPRESENTATION

3.1 Each Bidder by making his bid represents that:

3.1.1 He has read and understands the Bid Documents and

his bid is made in accordance therewith.

3.1.2 He has visited the site and has familiarized himself

with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed.

3.1.3 His bid is based solely upon the materials, systems and equipment described in the Bid Documents as advertised and as modified by addenda.

3.1.4 His bid is not based on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bid Documents and addenda.

3.1.5 He is familiar with the Code of Governmental Ethics

requirement that prohibits public servants and/or their immediate family members from bidding on or entering into contracts; he is aware that the Designer and its principal owners are considered Public Servants under the Code of Governmental Ethics for the limited purposes and scope of the Design Contract with the State on this Project (see Ethics Board Advisory Opinion, No. 2009-378 and 2010-128); and neither he nor any principal of the Bidder with a controlling interest therein has an immediate family relationship with the Designer or any principal within the Designer’s firm. (see La.

R.S. 42:1113). Any Bidder submitting a bid in violation of this clause shall be disqualified and any contract entered into in violation of this clause shall be null and void.

3.2 The Bidder must be fully qualified under any State or

local licensing law for Contractors in effect at the time and at the location of the work before submitting his bid. In the State of Louisiana, Revised Statutes 37:2150, et seq. will be considered, if applicable.

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining that all of his Sub-bidders or prospective Subcontractors are duly licensed in accordance with law.

ARTICLE 4

BID DOCUMENTS

4.1 Copies

4.1.1 Bid Documents may be obtained from the Coastal

Protection and Restoration Authority as stated in the Advertisement for Bids.

4.1.1.2 In addition to the availability of printed Bid

Documents, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will provide the Bid Documents in electronic format. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit as stated in the Advertisement for Bids.

4.1.1.2.2 Where electronic distribution is provided, all other plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs.

4.1.2 Complete sets of Bid Documents shall be used in

preparing bids; neither the Owner nor the Engineer assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bid Documents.

4.1.3 The Owner or Engineer in making copies of the Bid

Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining bids on the work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

4.2 Interpretation or Correction of Bid Documents

4.2.1 Bidders shall promptly notify the Coastal Protection

and Restoration Authority contact person listed in the Advertisement for Bids of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the Bid Documents or of the site and local conditions.

4.2.2 Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bid Documents shall make a written request to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority contact person listed in the Advertisement for Bids, to reach him/her at least seven days prior to the date for receipt of bids.

4.2.3 Any interpretation, correction or change of the Bid

Documents will be made by addendum. Interpretations, corrections, or changes of the Bid Documents made in any other manner will not be binding and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections, and changes.

4.3 Substitutions

4.3.1 The materials, products and equipment described in

the Bid Documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. No substitutions shall be allowed after bids are received.

4.3.2 No substitution will be considered unless written

request for approval has been submitted by the Proposer and has been received by the Engineer at least seven (7) working days prior to the opening of bids. (La. R.S. 38:2295(C)) Each such request shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including model numbers, drawings, cuts, performance and test data and any other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth any changes in other materials, equipment or work that incorporation of the substitute would require shall be included.

It shall be the responsibility of the proposer to include in his proposal all changes required of the Bid Documents if the proposed product is used. Prior approval is given contingent upon supplier being responsible for any costs which may be necessary to modify the space or facilities needed to accommodate the materials and equipment approved.

4.3.3 If the Engineer approves any proposed substitution, such approval will be set forth in an addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

4.4 Addenda

4.4.1 Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all who are

known by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to have received a complete set of Bid Documents.

4.4.2 Copies of addenda will be made available for

inspection wherever Bid Documents are on file for that purpose.

4.4.3 Except as described herein, addenda shall not be

issued within a period of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any other legal holidays. If the necessity arises of issuing an addendum modifying the Bid Documents within the seventy-two (72) hour period prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, then the opening of bids shall be extended at least seven but no more than twenty-one (21) working days, without the requirement of re-advertising. The revised time and date for the opening of bids shall be stated in the addendum.

4.4.4 Each Bidder shall ascertain from the Coastal

Protection and Restoration Authority prior to submitting his bid that he has received all addenda issued, and he shall acknowledge their receipt on the Bid Form.

4.4.5 The Owner shall have the right to extend the bid date

by up to (30) thirty days without the requirement of re-advertising. Any such extension shall be made by addendum issued by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

ARTICLE 5

BID PROCEDURE

5.1 Form and Style of Bids

5.1.1 Bids shall be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform

Public Work Bid Form provided by the Engineer.

5.1.2 The Bidder shall ensure that all applicable blanks on

the Bid Form are completely and accurately filled in.

5.1.3 Bid sums shall be expressed in both words and figures, and in case of discrepancy between the two, the written words shall govern.

5.1.4 Any interlineation, alteration or erasure must be

initialed by the signer of the bid or his authorized representative.

5.1.5 Bidders are cautioned to complete all alternates should such be required in the Bid Form. Failure to submit alternate prices will render the bid nonresponsive and shall cause its rejection.

5.1.6 Bidders are cautioned to complete all unit prices

should such be required in the Bid Form. Unit prices represent a price proposal to do a specified quantity and quality of work.

Unit prices are incorporated into the base bid or alternates, as indicated on the Unit Price Form, but are not the sole components thereof.

5.1.7 Bidder shall make no additional stipulations on the Bid Form nor qualify his bid in any other manner.

5.1.8 Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public work shall be submitted in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).

5.1.9 On any bid in excess of fifty thousand dollars

($50,000.00), the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under R.S. 37: 2150-2173 and show his license number on the bid above his signature or his duly authorized representative.

5.2 Bid Security

5.2.1 No bid shall be considered or accepted unless the bid

is accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the base bid and all alternates.

The bid security shall be in the form of a certified check or cashier's check drawn on a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or a Bid Bond written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana and signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be written on the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Bid Bond Form, and the surety for the bond must meet the qualifications stated thereon. The Bid Bond shall include the legal name of the bidder be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. The Bid Bond must be signed by both the bidder/principal and the surety in the space provided on the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Bid Bond Form. Failure by the bidder/principal or the surety to sign the bid bond shall result in the rejection of the bid.

Bid security furnished by the Contractor shall guarantee that the Contractor will, if awarded the work according to the terms of his proposal, enter into the Contract and furnish Performance and Payment Bonds as required by these Bid Documents, within fifteen (15) days after written notice that the instrument is ready for his signature.

Should the Bidder refuse to enter into such Contract or fail to furnish such bonds, the amount of the bid security shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages, not as penalty.

5.2.2 The Owner will have the right to retain the bid security of Bidders until either (a) the Contract has been executed and bonds have been furnished, or (b) the specified time has elapsed so that bids may be withdrawn, or (c) all bids have been rejected.

5.3 Submission of Bids

5.3.1 The Bid shall be sealed in an opaque envelope. The bid

envelope shall be identified on the outside with the name of the project, and the name, address, and license number of the Bidder.

The envelope shall not contain multiple bid forms and will be received until the time specified and at the place specified in the Advertisement for Bids. It shall be the specific responsibility of the Bidder to deliver his sealed bid to the

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority at the appointed place and prior to the announced time for the opening of bids.

Late delivery of a bid for any reason, including late delivery by United States Mail, or express delivery, shall disqualify the bid.

If the bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope with the notation "Bid Enclosed" on the face thereof. Such bids shall be sent by Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority P. 0. Box 44027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-4027

Bids sent by express delivery shall be delivered to:

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

150 Terrace Avenue Suite 100 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

5.3.2 Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time on the date for receipt of bids indicated in the Advertisement for Bids, or any extension thereof made by addendum. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of bids will be returned unopened.

5.3.3 Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely

delivery at location designated for receipt of bids.

5.3.4 Oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids are invalid and

shall not receive consideration. Owner shall not consider notations written on outside of bid envelope which have the effect of amending the bid. Written modifications enclosed in the bid envelope and signed or initialed by the Contractor or his representative, shall be accepted.

5.4 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

5.4.1 A bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by

the Bidder during the time stipulated in the Advertisement for Bids, for the period following the time and bid date designated for the receipt of bids, and Bidder so agrees in submitting his bid, except in accordance with R.S. 38:2214 which states, in part, "Bids containing patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical, clerical or mathematical errors, or errors of unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services made directly in the compilation of the bid, may be withdrawn by the Contractor if clear and convincing sworn, written evidence of such errors is furnished to the public entity within forty eight hours of the Bid Opening excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays".

5.4.2 Prior to the time and date designated for receipt of

bids, bids submitted early may be modified or withdrawn only by notice to the party receiving bids at the place and prior to the time designated for receipt of bids.

5.4.3 Withdrawn bids may be resubmitted up to the time

designated for the receipt of bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with these Instructions to Bidders.

5.4.4 Bid Security shall be in an amount sufficient for the

bid as modified or resubmitted.

5.5 Prohibition of Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel

By submitting its bid, the bidder certifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

In preparing its bid, the bidder has considered all proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not, in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any subcontractor or supplier, refused to transact or terminated business activities, or taken other actions intended to limit commercial relations, with a person or entity that is engaging in commercial transactions in Israel or Israel-controlled territories, with the specific intent to accomplish a boycott or divestment of Israel. The bidder has also not retaliated against any person or other entity for reporting such refusal, termination, or commercially limiting actions. The state reserves the right to reject any bids if this certification is subsequently determined to be false and to terminate any contract awarded based on such a false response.

ARTICLE 6

CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

6.1 Opening of Bids

6.1.1 The properly identified Bids received on time will be

opened publicly and will be read aloud, and a tabulation abstract of the amounts of the base bids and alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders.

6.2 Rejection of Bids

6.2.1 The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all bids and in particular to reject a bid not accompanied by any required bid security or data required by the Bid Documents or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

6.3 Acceptance of Bid

6.3.2 It is the intent of the Owner, if he accepts any

alternates, to accept them in the order in which they are listed in the Bid Form. Determination of the Low Bidder shall be on the basis of the sum of the base bid and the alternates accepted.

However, the Owner shall reserve the right to accept alternates in any order which does not affect determination of the Low Bidder.

ARTICLE 7

POST-BID INFORMATION

7.1 Submissions

7.1.1 The Contractor shall submit a Work Plan and Progress

Schedule prior to the Pre-Construction Conference in conformance with applicable sections of the General and Special Provisions.

It is the preference of the Owner that, to the greatest extent possible or practical, the Contractor utilize Louisiana Subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and labor.

7.1.2 The General Contractor shall be responsible for

actions or inactions of Subcontractors and/or material suppliers.

The General Contractor is totally responsible for any lost time or extra expense incurred due to a Subcontractor's/or Material Supplier's failure to perform. Failure to perform includes, but is not limited to, a Subcontractor's financial failure, abandonment of the project, failure to make prompt delivery, or failure to do work up to standard. Under no circumstances shall the Owner mitigate the General Contractor's losses or reimburse the General Contractor for losses caused by these events.

7.1.3 In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2227 [references La.

R.S. 38:2212(A)(3)(c)(ii), which has since been renumbered as La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(3)], La. R.S. 38:2212.10 and La. R.S.

23:1726(B) the apparent low bidder on this project shall submit the completed Attestations Affidavit (Past Criminal Convictions of Bidders, Verification of Employees and Certification Regarding Unpaid Workers Compensation Insurance) form found within this bid package to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority contact person listed in the Advertisement For Bids within 10-days after the opening of bids.

ARTICLE 8

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

8.1 Bond Required

8.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish and pay for a

Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, which shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the

U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service

List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the

Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.

However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key

Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key

Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. The Bond shall be in favor of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

8.2 Time of Delivery and Form of Bond

8.2.1 The Bidder shall deliver the required bond to the

Owner simultaneous with the execution of the Contract.

8.2.2 Bond shall be in the form furnished by the Coastal

Protection and Restoration Authority, entitled CONTRACT

BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR AND

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND, a copy of which is included in the Bid Documents.

8.2.3 The Bidder shall require the Attorney-in-Fact who

executes the required bond on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of his power of Attorney.

ARTICLE 9

FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

OWNER AND CONTRACTOR

9.1 Form to be Used

9.1.1 Form of the Contract to be used shall be furnished by

the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, an example of which is bound in the Bid Documents.

9.2 Award

9.2.1 After award of the Contract, the successful Bidder, if

a corporation, shall furnish to the Owner the most current copy of a Disclosure of Ownership Affidavit on file with the Secretary of State.

9.2.2 In accordance with Louisiana Law, when the Contract

is awarded, the successful Bidder shall, at the time of the signing of the Contract, execute the Non-Collusion Affidavit included in the Contract Documents.

9.2.3 When this project is financed either partially or

entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is duly executed.

LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM

TO: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority BID FOR: Humble Canal Hydrologic Restoration 150 Terrace Avenue Project (ME-0011) Suite 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)

The undersigned bidder hereby declares and represents that she/he; a) has carefully examined and understands the Bidding Documents,

b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby proposes to provide all labor, materials, tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike manner, all work and services for the construction and completion of the referenced project, all in strict accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by: SELLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC., dated:

JULY 2026 (Owner to provide name of entity preparing bidding documents.)

Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the number the Designer has assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging) ________________________________________________________.

TOTAL BASE BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated “Base Bid” * but not alternates) the sum of:

Dollars ($ )

ALTERNATES: For any and all work required by the Bidding Documents for Alternates including any and all unit prices designated as alternates in the unit price description.

Alternate No. 1 ADD: Flexible Revetment for the lump sum of:

Dollars ($ )

Alternate No. 2 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:

N/A Dollars ($ N/A )

Alternate No. 3 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:

N/A Dollars ($ N/A )

NAME OF BIDDER:

ADDRESS OF BIDDER:

LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUMBER:

NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:

TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER**:

DATE:

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THIS LOUISIANA

UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM:

* The Unit Price Form shall be used if the contract includes unit prices. Otherwise, it is not required and need not be included with the form. The number of unit prices that may be included is not limited and additional sheets may be included if needed.

** A CORPORATE RESOLUTION OR WRITTEN EVIDENCE of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).

BID SECURITY in the form of a bid bond, certified check or cashier’s check as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2218(A) attached to and made a part of this bid.

LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM

UNIT PRICE FORM

TO: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority BID FOR: Humble Canal Hydrologic Restoration Project 150 Terrace Avenue, Suite 100 Project (ME-0011) Suite 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as unit prices. Amounts shall be stated in figures and only in figures.

DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ Mobilization and Demobilization REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)

101 1 Lump Sum $ $

DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ Construction Surveys

201 1 Lump Sum $ $

DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ Earthwork (Cut Volume)

310 3,600 Cubic Yards $ $

DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ Removal of Structures and Obstructions

401 1 Lump Sum $ $

DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# 1 Flexible Revetment (55-lb RipRap (18” Thick) or Articulated Concrete Block Mat)

702 1,225 Square Yards $ $

Wording for “DESCRIPTION” is to be provided by the Owner. All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid based upon actual quantities as verified by the Owner.

BID BOND

FOR

COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY PROJECTS

Date: ________________________

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That __________________________________________________ of ________________________________________, as Principal, and _______________________________________________________________________________________________, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Louisiana, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (Obligee), in the full and just sum of five (5%) percent of the total amount of this proposal, 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 proposal to the Obligee on a Contract for:

HUMBLE CANAL HYDROLOGIC RESTORATION

PROJECT (ME-0011)

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:

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

Company Letterhead Address Phone

Fax

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

STATE OF LOUISIANA COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY

Attn: ____________________

Re: Humble Canal Restoration Project (ME-0011)

To Whom It May Concern, I, individually and on behalf of Company Name, do by my signature below, certify that:

Company Name is a limited liability company (if LLC, or define type) duly organized and existing under the laws of Louisiana;

I am the Secretary, an officer of the Company, authorized to sign on its behalf: and

Name, President, is an officer of the Company authorized to make, execute, and approve on behalf of this Company, any and all contracts, or amendments thereof, entered into by and between Company Name and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

In witness whereof, I hereby set my hand this ______ day of ____________, 2026.

Signature

Name Company Title Company Name Phone Fax Etc.

Notary Seal

HUMBLE CANAL HYDROLOGIC RESTORATION ME-0011

Name of Project Project No.

STATE OF Louisiana

PARISH OF Cameron

ATTESTATIONS AFFIDAVIT

Before me, the undersigned notary public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the parish and state aforesaid, personally came and appeared Affiant, who after being duly sworn, attested as follows:

LA. R.S. 38:2227 PAST CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OF BIDDERS

A. No sole proprietor or individual partner, incorporator, director, manager, officer, organizer, or member who has a minimum of a ten percent (10%) ownership in the bidding entity named below has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any of the following state crimes or equivalent federal crimes:

(a) Public bribery (R.S. 14:118) (c) Extortion (R.S. 14:66)

(b) Corrupt influencing (R.S. 14:120) (d) Money laundering (R.S. 14:230)

B. Within the past five years from the project bid date, no sole proprietor or individual partner, incorporator, director, manager, officer, organizer, or member who has a minimum of a ten percent (10%) ownership in the bidding entity named below has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any of the following state crimes or equivalent federal crimes, during the solicitation or execution of a contract or bid awarded pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes:

(a) Theft (R.S. 14:67) (e) Bank fraud (R.S. 14:71.1)

(b) Identity Theft (R.S. 14:67.16) (f) Forgery (R.S. 14:72)

(c) False accounting (R.S. 14.70) (g) Contractors; misapplication of payments (R.S. 14:202)

(d) Issuing worthless checks (R.S. 14:71) (h) Malfeasance in office (R.S. 14:134)

LA. R.S. 38:2212.10 Verification of Employees

A. At the time of bidding, Appearer is registered and participates in a status verification system to verify that all new employees in the state of Louisiana are legal citizens of the United States or are legal aliens.

B. If awarded the contract, Appearer shall continue, during the term of the contract, to utilize a status verification system to verify the legal status of all new employees in the state of Louisiana.

C. If awarded the contract, Appearer shall require all subcontractors to submit to it a sworn affidavit verifying compliance with

Paragraphs (A) and (B) of this Subsection.

HUMBLE CANAL HYDROLOGIC RESTORATION ME-0011

Name of Project Project No.

LA. R.S. 23:1726(B) Certification Regarding Unpaid Workers Compensation Insurance

A. R.S. 23:1726 prohibits any entity against whom an assessment under Part X of Chapter 11 of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised

Statutes of 1950 (Alternative Collection Procedures & Assessments) is in effect, and whose right to appeal that assessment is exhausted, from submitting a bid or proposal for or obtaining any contract pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and Chapters 16 and 17 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

B. By signing this bid /proposal, Affiant certifies that no such assessment is in effect against the bidding / proposing entity.

NAME OF BIDDER NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER

DATE TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED

SIGNATORY OF BIDDER/AFFIANT

Sworn to and subscribed before me by Affiant on the ____________ day of ______________________, 2026.

Notary Public

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

This document will be prepared by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in the form appropriate for the project.

CONTRACT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR AND

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

This agreement entered into this _____ day of _____, 2026, by _____ hereinafter called the “Contractor”, whose business address is _____, and the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, herein represented by its Executive Director executing this contract, and hereinafter called the “Owner”.

Witnesseth, that the Contractor and the Owner, in consideration of premises and the mutual covenants; consideration and agreement herein contained, agree as follows:

Statement of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials and perform all of the work required to build, construct and complete in a thorough and workmanlike manner:

Project No. ME-0011 State ID No. ME-0011 Site Code:

in strict accordance with Contract Documents prepared by Owner.

It is recognized by the parties herein that said Contract Documents, including by way of example and not of limitation, the Plans, Specifications (including General Provisions, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications), Any Addenda thereto, Instructions To Bidders, this Contract, Advertisement For Bids, Affidavit, Bid Form, Bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment),any Submitted Post-Bid Documentation, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Orders, and Claims, if any, impose duties and obligations upon the parties herein, and said parties thereby agree that they shall be bound by said duties and obligations. For these purposes, all of the provisions contained in the aforementioned Contract Documents are incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as though said Contract Documents were herein set out in full.

Time for Completion: The work shall be commenced on a date to be specified in a written order of the Owner and shall be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from and after the said date.

Liquidated Damages: Contractor shall be assessed Liquidated Damages in the amount of $ 1,340 per day for each consecutive calendar day which work is not complete beginning with the first day beyond the completion time.

Compensation to be paid to the Contractor: The Owner will pay and the Contractor will accept in full consideration for the performance of the contract the sum of _____ Dollars ( $_____ ) which sum represents the Contract Price.

Performance and Payment Bond: To these presents personally came and intervened ________________________________________ ____________________, herein acting for ________________________________________________________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of ____________________, and duly authorized to transact business in the State of Louisiana, as surety, who declared that having taken cognizance of this contract and of the Construction Documents mentioned herein, he hereby in his capacity as its Attorney in Fact obligates his said company, as Surety for the said Contractor, unto the said Owner, up to the sum of _____ Dollars ( $_____ ). By issuance of this bond, the surety acknowledges they are in compliance with R.S. 38:2219.

The condition of this performance and payment bond shall be that should the Contractor herein not perform the contract in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, or should said Contractor not fully indemnify and save harmless the Owner, from all cost and damages which he may suffer by said Contractor's non-performance or should said Contractor not pay all persons who have and fulfill obligations to perform labor and/or furnish materials in the prosecution of the work provided for herein, including by way of example workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials, machinery, equipment and fixtures, then said Surety agrees and is bound to so perform the contract and make said payment(s).

Provided, that any alterations which may be made in the terms of the contract or in the work to be done under it, or the giving by the Owner of any extensions of time for the performance of the contract, or any other forbearance on the part of either the Owner or the Contractor to the other shall not in any way release the Contractor or the Surety from their liability hereunder, notice to the Surety of any such alterations, extensions or other forbearance being hereby waived.

The Contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of 1972, and contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Contractor agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices and will render services under this contract without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, genetic information, age or disabilities.