Contract No. 1 - Water Distribution System Improvements (La Hwy. 78), Water Sector Program, Phase 2

Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana is soliciting sealed bids for water distribution system improvements on Louisiana Highway 78 under the Water Sector Program, Phase 2, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Contractors must hold a Louisiana license under Revised Statute 37:2150-2164 for Municipal and Public Works Construction, with the license number displayed on both the bid and sealed envelope.

The scope includes new water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, connections, abandonment of existing water mains and service lines, service line reconnections, and associated appurtenances. The estimated project cost is $1,400,000. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond using forms specified in the bidding documents, with sureties acceptable on U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Pointe Coupee Parish Government office, 160 East Main Street, New Roads, Louisiana 70760 on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Complete bid documents, specifications, and plans are available electronically through www.centralbidding.com or in hard copy from the engineer, Forte and Tablada, 9107 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 (225-927-9321), for a $150 deposit refundable upon request. Electronic bid submission is permitted under Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212(A)(1)(b). Bidders may not withdraw bids within 45 days after opening. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Pointe Coupee Parish Government office at 225-638-9556 no later than seven days prior to bid opening.