LA DOT us 190 wb barrier rail repair_h.016933_proposal.pdf

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND

DEVELOPMENT

LETTER BID PROPOSAL

FOR

STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933

CONTROL SECTION 008-03

US 190 WB: BARRIER RAIL REPAIR LM 6.421

ROUTE: US 190 WB

POINTE COUPEE PARISH

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STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Sheet ..................................................................................................................A-1 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................B-1 Notice to Contractors .................................................................................................C-1 thru C-3 Special Provisions ......................................................................................................D-1 thru D-16 Plans (8 sheets) ..........................................................................................................E-1 thru E-8 Construction Proposal Information:

Title Sheet ...........................................................................................................F-1 Bid Bond .............................................................................................................G-1 Schedule of Items ...............................................................................................H-1 Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form .......................................I-1 thru I-2

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (01/26)

Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds for the following project will be downloaded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00 am. Paper bids and paper bid bonds will not be accepted. Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted through www.bidx.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., all bids will be downloaded and posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m.

STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933

CONTROL SECTION 008-03

DESCRIPTION: US 190 WB: BARRIER RAIL REPAIR LM 6.421

ROUTE: US 190 WB

PARISH: POINTE COUPEE

LENGTH: 0.001 MILES

TYPE: CONCRETE BARRIER RAIL REPAIR

LIMITS: ON US 190 FROM LOG MILE 6.421 TO LOG MILE 6.422

ESTIMATED COST RANGE: $0 - $50,000

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: Jeffery Chatelain, P.E., 810 South River Road, Port Allen, LA 70767.

225-638-7286.

DOTD COORDINATOR: Jacquole Johnson, P.E.

PROJECT MANAGER: Sammy Lee, P.E.

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.

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Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the 2026

Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by the project specifications, and must include all information required by the proposal.

Prior to the electronic bid submission deadline, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION for each project bid is REQUIRED. First time bidders who are not registered with LA DOTD shall do so prior to bidding any work with the Department. Please contact Mr. Floyd Trascher, if assistance is needed: Email: Floyd.Trascher@la.gov, Phone: (225) 231-4330, Fax : (225) 231-4141. The New Vendor Registration site may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. From the LA DOTD home page, select the following link options: BUSINESS Working with DOTD, then Projects Scheduled, then Construction Letting Information. Once the Construction Letting Information page appears, select Online Bidder Registration. On the Bidder Registration Log In page, select Companies not on file with LA DOTD, found at the bottom of the page. Fill out the required information and submit. You will be notified by email or phone of your ID within two (2) business days. Once your company receives confirmation of a successful registration, contact Mr. Floyd Trascher to finalize your company’s registration.

When approved for bidding, the bidder’s name will be placed on the “List of Prospective Bidders” located on the LA DOTD Internet website. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review the “List of Prospective Bidders” to ensure approval to bid. If a bidder does not register for a project, the bid will not be accepted by LA DOTD. As per 102.04.5 of the 2026 edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, no bidders will be approved for bid registration within 24 hours before the bid opening. All bidders must register to bid before that deadline.

Plans and proposals are available in electronic format ONLY. All Plans, Proposals, Letters of Clarification, and Withdrawal Notices will be posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. Paper notices will not be distributed.

Construction proposal information may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. From the LA DOTD home page, select the following options: BUSINESS Working with DOTD, then Project Letting Info. 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 here. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. Additionally, plans and specifications may be seen in the Design Section of the DOTD District 61 Headquarters (8100 Airline Hwy) 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 a period of 96 hours prior to the

C-3 advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any other legal holidays, may not be answered prior to bidding. Falcon may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. From the home page, select BUSINESS Working with DOTD, then select Project Letting Info. On the Construction Letting Information page, select the link, DOTD Plans Room (Falcon); 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 and final 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 award of the contract will be electronically submitted to the successful low bidder on each project.

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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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 TEN (10 ) working days. An assembly period will not be allowed on this project.

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 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.

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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. DEFINITIONS AND TERMS (DOTD Receives Bids) (01-26):

Subsection 101.3 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to include the following:

Contracting Agency. A city, levee board, police jury or other governing authority of a parish, state office, agency, board, commission, public corporation or other political subdivision of the State, in whose name the contract will be executed. Whenever the term "Department" is used as Owner, it shall mean the Contracting Agency. Whenever the term "Department" is used as Engineer, it shall mean the Engineer.

General Conditions. AIA A201 General Conditions for the Contract for Construction, 2017 edition.

Project Manual. The document which includes specifications and requirements for the construction of the project building.

Supplementary Conditions. Modifications to the AIA A201 General Conditions.

Subsection 101.3 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to delete the definitions “Contract” and replace with the following:

Contract. The written agreement between the Department and the contractor setting forth obligations of the parties thereunder for performance of the prescribed work.The contract documents include the Construction Proposal, Project Manual, advertisement, bid forms, contract form, payment/performance/retainage bond form, standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, plans, standard plans, change orders/special agreements, AIA A201 General Conditions, 2017 Edition, Supplementary Conditions thereto, D-3 supplemental agreements, Geotechnical Data Report, and other documents referenced therein that are required to complete the work in an acceptable manner, and contract time, including authorized extensions thereof, all of which constitute one instrument.

S.P. AWARD OF CONTRACT (01-26):

Subsection 103.2, Award of Contract, of the 2026 LSSRB is amended to include:

The award of contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest responsive bidder on the base bid. Additive alternates shall be accepted only if acceptance does not change the status of the low bidder. However, the Department may accept additive alternates in any order which does not affect determination of the low bidder, in accordance with LSA R.S. 48:252(B)(6)(a).

S.P. Maintenance of Traffic (08-21)

Section 104.03 of the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

104.03 is deleted and replaced with the following:

104.03 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC.

The contractor shall provide for and maintain through and local traffic at all times and shall conduct his operations in such manner as to cause the least possible interference with traffic at junctions with roads, streets and driveways in accordance with Section 402, unless otherwise noted in plans or special provisions.

The contractor shall keep the portion of the project being used by public traffic, whether through or local traffic, in such condition that traffic (including mail delivery) will be adequately accommodated. The contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain barricades, warning signs and delineators, and shall provide flaggers and pilot cars in accordance with the plans and the MUTCD. The contractor shall maintain existing drainage and also provide and maintain in a safe condition all temporary approaches or crossings, intersections with roads, streets, businesses, parking lots, residences, garages and farms, at no direct pay.

When the engineer directs additional measures for the benefit of the traveling public, payment to the contractor will be made at the contract unit prices in the contract or as provided in

109.04. The engineer will be the judge of work to be classed as additional measures.

All lane, ramp, full roadway, and other roadway component closures shall be authorized by the engineer in accordance with the time frames described herein unless a shorter notification is allowed by the engineer. Unless otherwise authorized, closures will only be allowed while work is being performed. The contractor shall provide the engineer a 7 calendar day notice, prior to any lane, ramp, or other roadway component closure. The contractor shall provide the engineer a 14 calendar day notice, prior to any full roadway closure.

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:

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A late opening rental will be charged to the contractor for any closure that extends beyond the allowed closure times. The rental will also apply to any unauthorized closures by the contractor, whether short term or long term. The rental shall be computed in hourly increments only, with fractions of an hour rounded up to the next whole hour. Any rental monies assessed for a late opening or for an unauthorized closure will be deducted from payments due the contractor. The late opening rental or unauthorized closure rental will be in accordance with Table 104-1 for a maximum of four continuous hours per day per lane until late or unauthorized closures are no longer in place.

Table 104-1 Unauthorized Closure or Late Opening Rental

Current Average Daily Traffic (Vehicles per Day) stated in contract documents

Hourly Rate ($/Hour) per lane

<10,000 250 10,000 - 20,000 1,250 20,000 - 35,000 5,000 35,000 - 50,000 11,500

>50,000 15,000

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During the periods when roadway closures are specified in the plans, specifications, or otherwise approved by the Engineer, the contractor shall provide for and maintain local traffic at all times but will not be required to provide for or maintain through traffic.

Between October 1 and January 31, the contractor shall maintain the highway in a condition suitable for large scale sugar cane hauling operations and prior thereto shall perform only those items which will not interfere with the condition of the highway for heavy hauling operations.

During this period, the contractor shall provide all equipment and material necessary to keep the highway in satisfactory condition. If the contractor does not properly maintain the highway, the Department reserves the right to maintain same with its own equipment, labor and material and deduct costs of such maintenance from payments for the work. If it becomes necessary to suspend construction operations for heavy hauling during the sugar cane season, contract time will not be assessed for said period of suspension; however, maintenance of traffic shall be continued by the contractor during such period of suspension.

Lane closure and work hour restrictions shall be as follows:

10:00 pm Sunday to 5:00 am Monday 10:00 pm Monday to 5:00 am Tuesday 10:00 pm Tuesday to 5:00 am Wednesday 10:00 pm Wednesday to 5:00 am Thursday 10:00 pm Thursday to 5:00 am Friday 10:00 pm Friday to 6:00 am Saturday 10:00 pm Saturday to 6:00 am Sunday

No work shall be allowed, all lanes shall be open, and all time charges shall stop 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, all lanes shall be open, and all time charges shall stop in preparation for or during hurricane contra flow operations.

S.P. AWARD OF CONTRACT (01-26):

Subsection 103.2, Award of Contract, of the 2026 LSSRB is amended to include:

The award of contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest responsive bidder on the base bid. Additive alternates shall be accepted only if acceptance does not change the status of the low bidder. However, the Department may accept additive alternates in any order which does not affect determination of the low bidder, in accordance with LSA R.S. 48:252(B)(6)(a).

S.P. Maintenance During Construction (03-22):

Section 105 of the 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

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If notification and a Request for Additional Compensation is not given or the engineer is not afforded proper facilities by the contractor for keeping an account of actual costs incurred by the contractor, the contractor hereby agrees and shall waive any claim for such additional compensation.

If the claim, after consideration by the Chief Engineer, or judicial determination, is found to be just, payment will be made as specified in 109.04, by force account or negotiated price.

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as establishing any claim contrary to 104.02.

S.P. PROGRESS AND DISQUALIFICATION (01-26):

Subsection 108.4.020 of the 2026 LSSRB is deleted and replaced as follows.

108.4.020 PROGRESS AND DISQUALIFICATION

Progress will be determined monthly at the time of each partial estimate based on the total amount earned, not including stockpile or pay adjustments, as a percentage of approved contract value. This will be compared to scheduled earnings as shown by the approved scheduled earnings tabulation. If actual construction earnings fall behind planned construction earnings (defined as the total amount earned being less than scheduled earnings by 20% or more when less than 70% of contract time has expired, or total amount earned begin less than scheduled earnings by 10% or more when 70% or greater contract time has expired), take such actions as are necessary to improve actual construction progress, and communicate in writing what measures will be taken in the next 30 calendar days to put actual construction earnings back on schedule so as to meet the accepted contract completion date and other significant milestones.

The contractor shall be immediately disqualified when any of the following occur:

a) Contract time expires and actual construction earnings fall behind scheduled earnings by 5% or more;

b) the contractor is in default as specified in 108.9; or

c) for any other cause as provided elsewhere in the contract.

The contractor shall remain disqualified until the project has received a final inspection and has been recommended for final acceptance.

Should the surety or the department take over prosecution of a project, the contractor shall remain disqualified for a period of one year from final acceptance of the project, unless the contractor is debarred.

Except as provided elsewhere, the contractor will not be permitted to bid on department contracts nor be approved as a subcontractor on department projects during the period of

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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:

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 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.

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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 shall not have a running slope greater than 1:12 (8.3%) or a cross-slope greater than 1:48 (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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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 713-12 Temporary Pedestrian Facilities Each 713-13 Temporary Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices Linear Foot

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N.S-713-00009 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS) (04-17):

1. DESCRIPTION.

This Item consists of furnishing and installing a solar powered trailer mounted portable changeable message sign (PCMS) with remote communications and video capability. The portable changeable message sign shall be used in conjunction with other traffic signs and devices in accordance with the plans, project specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.

2. GENERAL:

The contractor shall furnish a working solar powered portable changeable message sign. All items that are required to provide an operational PCMS shall be supplied by the contractor whether listed above or not. The contractor shall field verify PCMS locations with the engineer.

The sign must be designed in accordance with all applicable Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements as well as evaluated by the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) for field performance (check www.ntpep.org for details).

2.1 Sign

The sign shall be mounted on a trailer with a telescoping lift system. The sign face shall utilize amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology which shall provide uniform lighting over the entire sign face. The LED brightness must be automatically adjusted to accommodate for prevailing ambient lighting conditions. The electrical system shall include adequate solar panels and batteries to power the sign and when required the wireless communications and the camera.

All internally illuminated portions of the sign shall be amber in color. All other illuminated surfaces meant for message display shall be fluorescent yellow. All other surfaces on the front panel shall be flat black in color.

The PCMS shall consist of three separate lines. Each line shall consist of eight characters.

Each character shall nominally be 18 inches in height. The width shall be adequate to meet the following legibility requirements. Each character shall be a 5 x 7 LED module or hybrid LED disk. The sign shall be clearly visible under all conditions and all lanes of travel from a distance of 1000 feet perpendicular to the sign center. Characters shall be separated at a distance such that the legibility requirements are maintained. Determination of legibility distance shall rest solely with the Engineer; however, the contractor shall be responsible for maintaining this minimum legibility throughout the entire project.

2.2 Maintenance

The PCMS shall be stored in an approved secure storage area when not in use. The contractor shall be required to perform all maintenance operations recommended by the manufacturer and keep adequate records of such operations. The sign and unit shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times.

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2.3 Communications

When required, per the pay item, the PCMS shall be configured and provided with all necessary hardware for remote communications. The wireless communications shall use static Internet Protocol (IP) addressing through a wireless provider with adequate connectivity at the proposed sign locations for the entire length of time which they are operational. The wireless communications will allow the sign operator to monitor the message board status and program a new message to the PCMS via a remote Personal Computer (PC). The sign software shall have login security to prevent unauthorized use of the sign. Monthly service and data fees for the communications shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

2.4 Camera:

When required per the pay item, the PCMS shall be equipped with a pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ)

Closed Caption Television (CCTV) Camera and remote communications. The camera shall be a day/night 360 degree PTZ environmental dome model, with heater and fan, a minimum 23X optical zoom and color picture, and low-light sensitivity black-and-white picture mode for night viewing. Camera elevation in operating position shall be 19 feet above grade.

The wireless communications shall allow remote control of the camera. Video images shall be transported via cellular router interface, which will allow for the transmission of Ethernet, serial-to-Ethernet conversion/transmission and USB data. The Department shall have full remote access to the camera controls and the video images.

3. MEASUREMENT.

All portable changeable message signs shall become the property of the contractor and removed upon completion of the project.

Measurement of the portable changeable message sign unit that includes remote communications will be per each.

Measurement of the portable changeable message sign unit that includes remote communications and a camera will be per each.

4. PAYMENT.

Payment for the portable changeable message signs will be made at the contract unit price per each which will be full compensation for furnishing, operating, relocating and maintaining the unit during the life of the contract and includes all equipment, tools, labor, communication fees, and incidentals necessary for this item of work.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit

NS-713-00009 Portable Changeable Message Sign (with communications) Each

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND

DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL

INFORMATION

FOR

STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933

CONTROL SECTION 008-03

US 190 WB: BARRIER RAIL REPAIR LM 6.421

DISTRICT 61

ROUTE: US 190 WB

POINTE COUPEE PARISH

G-1

BID BOND

_____________________________________________________________________, as Principal (Bidder) and ___________________________________________________________________________, as Surety, are bound unto, , (hereinafter called the Contracting Agency) 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 Contracting Agency on a contract for the construction of STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933, US 190 WB:

BARRIER RAIL REPAIR LM 6.421, located in POINTE COUPEE PARISH, ROUTE US 190 WB, 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 Contracting Agency 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 or the contracting agency, 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 AC-2A

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.

NOT VALID

FOR BID

SUBMITTAL

6/29/2026

Proposal ID: H.016933.6 Project(s): H.016933.6

1 General ItemsSECTION:

Unit of Measure

Approximate Quantity

DescriptionItem ID Proposal

Line Number Unit Price (In Words or Numerals, Ink or Typed)

0001 202-02-04520 Removal of Bridge Component LNFT7.000

Dollars

Cents

0002 713-01-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades LUMP SUM

Dollars

Cents

0003 727-01-00100 Mobilization LUMP SUM

Dollars

Cents

0004 830-12-00100 Concrete Bridge Railing Repair and Rehabilitation LNFT7.000

Dollars

Cents

0005 NS-713-00009 Portable Changeable Message Sign (with communications) EACH1.000

Dollars

Cents

Section: 1 _________._____Total:

Total Bid: _________._____

Proposal Schedule of Items Page 1 of 1

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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. H.016933

FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. TO BE FILLED IN BY DOTD

NAME OF PROJECT US 190 WB: BARRIER RAIL REPAIR LM 6.421

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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STATE PROJECT NO. H.016933

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.

CS-14AA

01/26

NOT VALID