Beeson Road Over Flagon Bayou Tributary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting bids on the reconstruction of Beeson Road over Flagon Bayou Tributary in Rapides Parish, a 0.058-mile local road project, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The winning contractor must hold a Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-2165 license for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification — the binding eligibility requirement.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing, grading, removal of a concrete slab span bridge, drainage structures, lime treatment, Class II base course, asphalt concrete pavement, reinforced concrete box culverts, and related work. The project is a non-NHS federal-aid highway project and must comply with the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. Build America Buy America provisions apply, requiring certification that all iron, steel, and manufactured products are produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted.

The estimated contract cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000 with a completion timeline of 40 working days following the Notice to Proceed. All prospective bidders must register online prior to the bidding deadline; no registrations are accepted within 24 hours before bid opening. Electronic bidding is mandatory. Contractor insurance requirements include Workers Compensation with minimum $1,000,000 employer liability for maritime exposures, Commercial General Liability with combined single limits of $5 million per occurrence for projects over $2 million, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability coverage, and Business Automobile Liability insurance. Payment adjustments apply to asphalt cements, fuels, and steel based on monthly price indices. Mandatory payroll documentation submission is required using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software. Project Engineer Stephen Buskie and Project Manager Brian Allen provide oversight; technical inquiries are submitted through the Falcon electronic system.