ARP Street Improvements - McKinley Ave - C24007

The City of Shreveport is seeking bids for the ARP Street Improvements Project (C24007) on McKinley Avenue, an infrastructure reconstruction initiative located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-047 solicits contractors to remove and replace the existing asphalt roadway with a concrete pavement system, including curb and gutter between N. Market and Thomas Street in City Council District "A". The project spans approximately 0.19 miles and involves comprehensive roadway reconstruction, including concrete drives, parking lot panels, handicap ramps, striping, and associated infrastructure improvements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with bids due by 2:00 PM on September 30, 2025. The project has a 90 working day completion timeline and requires contractors to perform extensive construction activities such as pavement removal, excavation, soil-lime processing, concrete work, and infrastructure enhancements. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to execute a complex roadway reconstruction project with specific design requirements, including 10-inch thick Portland cement concrete, 6-inch crushed aggregate base, and 12-inch lime-treated subgrade.

The City has established specific participation goals and requirements for this contract, mandating 25% participation for small disadvantaged business concerns and requiring contractors to make good faith efforts to engage Fair Share Certified (FSC), Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/DBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Contractors must provide detailed documentation of subcontractor interactions and comply with various federal and local regulations, including E-Verify requirements, safety standards, and non-discrimination provisions. The project will be funded through American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, with a designer's estimated budget of $584,000.00. Successful bidders must provide performance bonds, payment bonds, and a two-year maintenance bond. Additional requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, compliance with ADA standards, and adherence to utility protection, traffic maintenance, and erosion control protocols. The contract encompasses multiple property owners and requires integration with existing urban infrastructure while meeting stringent technical and regulatory specifications.