Bid for Ready Mix Concrete

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for ready-mix concrete delivery services under solicitation SB-2026-PW-152, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders may request a 10% Louisiana preference under Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2251 for products meeting the criteria; the Parish also encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses.

The scope covers Portland cement concrete in two strength classes — Class R at 1,800 psi and Class M at 3,000 psi — with and without 1 lb. per cubic yard reinforcing fiber, plus excavatable and non-excavatable flowable fill. All products must meet Louisiana Department of Highways Standards and Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Flowable fill mixes are specified with proportioned materials: 611 lbs Portland cement, 225 lbs fly ash, 2,000 lbs sand, and 60 gallons water. Unit prices are quoted per cubic yard, F.O.B. destination, for three geographic zones within Calcasieu Parish. No minimum order quantities apply.

Pricing is effective for six months from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, and includes all delivery and freight charges with no additional fees permitted. The Parish reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis. Bids require 5% bid security as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Bidders must submit a current occupational or business license and may be required to provide certified mix designs before award. The contract may be renewed for periods up to twelve months, provided total contract term does not exceed sixty months. Official award is expected within forty-five days of bid opening. Payment is made upon delivery and acceptance. Submit bids to the Purchasing Agent at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601.