Burgess Avenue Sidewalk - Phase 4

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for sidewalk construction and site work on Burgess Avenue in Livingston Parish (Federal Aid Project H.015211), with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Electronic bidding through www.bidx.com is mandatory. Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions apply, requiring all iron, steel, and manufactured products to be produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage structures, concrete walk construction, and related work along the southern side of Burgess Avenue from its junction with Peak Lane to the western entrance of Walker High School parking lot, spanning 0.647 miles on non-NHS local roads. The contract requires completion within 60 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with an assembly period of 30 calendar days allowed before contract time commences.

The estimated project cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000. The bidder must hold a Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-2165 license for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification. All prospective bidders must complete online registration at www.dotd.la.gov prior to bid submission.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective, and Business Automobile Liability, with minimum combined single limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million depending on contract amount. Mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software is required throughout project execution. Traffic maintenance restrictions prohibit lane closures during school hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and work during specified holidays and major events. No specific DBE or SBE goals have been designated.