2026 Asphalt Roadway Rehabilitation

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana is soliciting bids on the 2026 Asphalt Roadway Rehabilitation project under IFB #26-044, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at 505 Travis Street, Suite 300. The Fair Share Program requires contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize Fair Share Certified, Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontractors, with a 25% participation goal.

The project scope encompasses removal and replacement of existing asphalt roadway and curb and gutter across City Council Districts A, B, C, D, and G. Work includes clearing and grubbing, pavement base and surface removal for both asphalt and gravel roadways, crushed aggregate base course installation, asphaltic concrete applications in multiple thicknesses, cold planing, concrete curb installation, painted traffic striping, water service line adjustments, and miscellaneous site work. The bid includes 26 line items with estimated quantities ranging from a lump-sum mobilization item to 30,228 square yards for asphaltic concrete overlay.

The designer's estimate is $2,375,747.20. The contract completion timeline is 90 working days from notice to proceed. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; evaluation considers quality of previous performance, timely completion of prior contracts, financial resources, and other specified criteria. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and hold a Louisiana Contractor's License for projects exceeding $50,000. Performance bonds at 100% of contract value, payment bonds at 50% of contract value, and 10% two-year maintenance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. Monthly partial payments include 10% retainage on projects under $500,000. Liquidated damages are assessed at daily rates ranging from $80 to $825 depending on contract value. Contracts exceeding $25,000 must be recorded at the Caddo Parish Court House within 30 days of work commencement.