Church Point Detention and Flood Proofing Phase 2 for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative

The Town of Church Point is soliciting sealed bids for the Church Point Detention and Flood Proofing Phase 2 project under the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Bidders must hold a Louisiana contractor license under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150-2173 in the Municipal and Public Works Construction classification. The Town encourages participation by minority-owned firms, small businesses, and Section 3 businesses, but the source imposes no set-aside.

The scope covers construction of a detention pond with approximately 16,500 cubic yards of excavation and 7,600 cubic yards of embankment, along with drainage intake and outfall control structures, an aggregate access drive, and miscellaneous works required for pond function. The project is located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.

Each bid must include a bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid price. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Sureties must meet Louisiana statutory requirements, and for federally funded work, sureties must appear on U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The awardee must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, Section 3 and Section 109 non-discrimination provisions, and Section 503 and 504 disability requirements. The successful bidder must also hold an active Unique Entity ID verified on SAM.gov before award. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 45 days after receipt, except under Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2214.

Bidding documents are available for examination at McBade Engineers and Consultants, LLC in Youngsville, Louisiana, or may be obtained for a $85 deposit per set, with refunds available under specified conditions. Electronic submission is available through Central Auction House at www.centralbidding.com. Sealed bids are due at Town Hall, 741 South Main Street, Church Point, Louisiana 70525, where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bidding period began October 14, 2026 and runs approximately 25 days. Requests for reasonable accommodation must be made no later than seven days before bid opening.