Cherry Laurel Drainage

St. Tammany Parish Government's Department of Procurement is requesting sealed bids for drainage improvements on Cherry Laurel Drive in Covington, Louisiana, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope comprises removal of structures and obstructions, installation of 60 linear feet of 18-inch RCP cross drain pipe and 440 linear feet of side drain pipe, five catch basins, asphalt concrete overlay (477.2 tons at 2 inches and 28.4 tons for drives and miscellaneous areas), 4,551.60 square yards of asphalt milling, concrete drives and curb-and-gutter (211.9 and 460 linear feet respectively), pavement patching, sodding, three mailboxes with supports, bedding material, temporary signage and barricades, mobilization, and construction layout. Work must comply with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2016 Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

The estimated contract amount is in the range of zero to $250,000. Contract time is limited to 90 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day. The Parish will award to the lowest responsible bidder within 45 calendar days of bid opening, with mutual written consent permitting 30-day extensions.

Bidders must conduct a mandatory site visit and are responsible for reviewing all bid documents and checking for addenda on Bid Express or LaPAC. Bids must include a 5% bid guarantee (cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond from an approved surety company). The successful bidder must furnish a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price and comply with Louisiana licensing requirements under LSA-R.S. 38:2224, 38:2227, and 38:2212.10. Contractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability. No work may commence until insurance certificates are approved by the Parish's Office of Risk Management. Bid prices must include all labor, materials, equipment, and applicable federal, state, and parish taxes. All subcontractors must comply with the same insurance and affidavit requirements. The Parish reserves the right to reject any or all bids and cancel awards if funding is unavailable.