Cora drive sidewalk improvements project

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana are requesting sealed bids for the Cora Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project (City-Parish Project No. 24-EN-HC-0025), with bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time. A Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SEDBE) goal of 13% of the contract amount applies; all bidders must either meet this goal or document good faith efforts to do so.

The scope includes construction of Portland cement concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, striping, driveways, storm drainage, and related work on Cora Drive. Contractors must hold an active Louisiana State Licensing Board license in the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION and display the license number on the bid envelope and Uniform Public Works Bid Form.

Bid openings will occur in person or via teleconference; call-in information will be provided. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Bids shall remain firm for 60 days from the date of bid opening. Official bid documents are available through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com); paper copies of plans, specifications, and contract documents are available from the Public Works and Planning Center at 1100 Laurel Street for a non-refundable fee of $10.00. Bidders must submit a Certified Check or Cashier's Check payable to the Parish of East Baton Rouge, or a satisfactory Bid Bond, equal to 5% of the total bid amount with their submission. Electronic bids and amendments must be submitted through Central Bidding; paper solicitation forms will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the bid deadline. The City-Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.