West Cargo Apron Pavement Rehab/Airfield Markings Phase II
The Shreveport Airport Authority is seeking a contractor for the West Cargo Apron Pavement Rehab/Airfield Markings Phase II project at Shreveport Regional Airport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The project involves comprehensive pavement rehabilitation and marking work, specifically focusing on joint sealant removal and replacement on the West Cargo Apron, and removal and replacement of markings on Runway 6-24 and various taxiways. The project requires precise execution of airport infrastructure improvements, including surface preparation, joint routing and cleaning, and application of reflective markings in white, yellow, red, and black across approximately 160,300 square feet. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-038), with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, and bid opening set for August 26, 2025. Contractors must be prepared to complete the project within a 60-calendar day timeline, with specific requirements for maintaining airport operational safety, foreign object debris prevention, and coordinating with airport staff. Qualifications include ability to comply with FAA guidelines, demonstrate technical expertise in airport infrastructure rehabilitation, and meet comprehensive safety and documentation standards.
The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 10.07%, encouraging participation by DBE-certified firms and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Bidders must submit detailed information about their firms, subcontractors, and efforts to include disadvantaged and small businesses within five days of bid opening. The project is funded through federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant number 3-22-0048-085-2025, with the designer's estimate at $475,000.00. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, comprehensive auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Additional requirements include compliance with Buy American provisions, Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, and submission of various certifications including tax delinquency and felony conviction disclosures. The project will require strict adherence to federal regulations, including FAA Advisory Circular guidelines and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.
Louisiana 8/26/25, 4:00 PM 7/29/25, 1:00 AM Norris Ferry Drainage Structure and Abutment Repairs
The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish, is seeking quotes for the Norris Ferry Drainage Structure and Abutment Repairs project through Request for Quote (RFQ) #25-515. The procurement involves comprehensive repairs to an existing single-span, 28-foot clear width precast concrete slab bridge structure over a tributary to Bayou Pierre, with specific interventions including guardrail replacement, end treatment installations, washout area filling, stone rip-rap placement, and abutment reinforcement. The project requires a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors License in Highway, Street and Bridge Construction for quotes of $50,000 or more, with a total project completion timeline of 45 working days. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM on July 8, 2025, and will be evaluated based on performance history, financial resources, local support, warranty terms, and compliance with project specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive quoter, following the 2021 City of Shreveport Standard Specifications for Infrastructure Improvements.
The procurement includes a Fair Share Program with a 25% participation goal for small disadvantaged business concerns. Contractors are prohibited from submitting quotes when the total quote with alternates reaches $250,000 or more, with provisions to reissue the project as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) if no qualifying quotes are received. The project's engineer's estimate is $125,200.00, and no quote bond is required. The repair scope encompasses technical interventions such as replacing 20 linear feet of guardrail, installing wood spacers, repairing concrete bent caps, and implementing stub pile reinforcements. The project targets specific structural improvements identified in the detailed engineering condition assessment, which documented extensive erosion, damaged guardrails, decaying wood wing walls, and compromised abutments along the Norris Ferry Road bridge structure.
Louisiana 7/8/25, 5:00 PM 6/24/25, 1:00 AM Interstate Lighting Improvements Re-Bid
The City of Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking professional engineering consultants through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFS #25-713) for Interstate Lighting Improvements, which is part of the 2024 General Obligation Bond. The procurement is specifically for comprehensive project design and delivery services within Shreveport city limits, encompassing multiple technical services including pre-design, condition assessment, topographical and boundary surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical work, and permitting. Required services extend to preliminary and final design, bidding phase support, and construction phase services, with civil engineering expertise identified as the primary discipline. Qualification statements must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on September 4, 2025, with one original and twelve physical copies, plus electronic submissions. The A/E Selection Committee will evaluate submissions over approximately 60-90 days, using criteria focusing on capability to perform, personnel qualifications, past performance, and project understanding. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including commercial general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and auto liability insurance.
The solicitation establishes a 25% Fair Share participation goal for certified small disadvantaged businesses, requiring respondents to submit specific Fair Share Forms and compliance affidavits. Potential consultants must demonstrate commitment to inclusivity through these mandatory documentation requirements. The project has a design budget of $250,000, with the final contract subject to City Council approval following the Mayor's recommendation. Respondents will need to provide detailed documentation proving their ability to meet both technical requirements and participation goals. The procurement process emphasizes not just technical competence but also organizational diversity and commitment to local economic development. All submissions will be carefully reviewed to ensure they meet the comprehensive technical and procedural standards outlined in the Request for Statement of Qualifications.
Louisiana 9/4/25, 5:00 PM 8/5/25, 1:00 AM LA 173: Pine St to Hartman St - Route LA 173 Patching, Milling, Overlay
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for pavement patching, milling, asphalt overlay, concrete walks, and curb ramps on Route LA 173 from Pine Street to Hartman Street in Caddo Parish, with electronic bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Electronic bidding is mandatory, and the winning bidder must be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150–2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification.
The project covers 0.808 miles of non-NHS roadway. The estimated cost range is $1,000,000 to $2,500,000. The contractor must complete all work within ninety working days from Notice to Proceed, with an allowable assembly period of 30 calendar days prior to regular construction operations.
This is a Federal Aid Construction Project subject to Build America Buy America provisions requiring all iron, steel, and manufactured products to be produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted. The contract includes mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software and comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability scaled by initial contract amount.
Payment adjustments apply for Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when costs vary more than 5 percent from established base prices. Special provisions address maintenance of traffic, temporary pedestrian facilities with ADA compliance, storm water pollution prevention, and limitations on subletting for reflectorized pavement markers and plastic pavement striping.
Bids will be downloaded and posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. Online bidder registration is required prior to electronic submission. The project engineer is Claudia Krug, (318) 676-7832, 9104 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106.
Louisiana 8/12/26, 1:00 AM 7/29/26, 1:00 AM New Cross Lake Work Barge
The City of Shreveport, Louisiana is requesting bids on one new cross-lake work barge under IFB 26-047, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No prebid conference is scheduled. Inquiries are accepted up to seven working days before bid opening.
The barge must be constructed entirely of aluminum with a 24-foot by 8-foot deck featuring aluminum tread/diamond-plate non-slip marine-grade decking supported by reinforced aluminum structural subframes. Pontoons must be 28-inch diameter marine-grade 5052 aluminum with airtight internal bulkhead spaces. The vessel must include a transom rated for up to 150 horsepower, an offset starboard-side commercial aluminum helm/console with captain's pedestal seat, perimeter hand railings on specified sides, an aluminum hardtop cover over the rear one-third of the deck, and a heavy-duty dual-axle pontoon trailer. Minimum carrying capacity is 4,000 pounds with ability to support a 1,600-pound chemical tote.
The estimated annual expenditure is $85,000. Freight costs must be itemized separately with per-mile delivery quotes based on the full route from the bidder's facility to 2930 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71119. Prices must remain firm for a minimum of 45 days from bid opening; after the first year or guaranteed price date, whichever is longer, the contractor may request price increases limited to documented cost increases, subject to approval by the department head and Purchasing Agent.
Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on quality of performance, timely delivery capability, financial resources, maintenance and parts availability, life cycle costing, delivery timeline, warranty terms, and substantial compliance with specifications. The City reserves the right to renew the resultant contract for four additional one-year increments if mutually agreeable. Bidders must submit an Adjudicated Property Affidavit and a Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit with the lowest responsive bid within 10 days of bid opening. Solicitation documents are available through BidNetDirect.com or www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.
Louisiana 9/16/26, 1:00 AM 9/2/26, 1:00 AM