East and West Yard Expansion and Site Improvements Pump Station 2 (Phase VIII)

The Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners in Louisiana is soliciting sealed bids for the East and West Yard Expansion and Site Improvements, Pump Station No. 2, and Drainage Improvements (Phase VIII, Project SPN H.011928), with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Port of Iberia offices. The document states that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin.

The scope covers mobilization, demolition and removal of existing structures, excavation and embankment, ditch grading, drainage culverts and catch basins with bedding and geotextile fabric, limestone and site fill, a new pump station structure, electric pumps and discharge piping, a utility platform, electrical systems and site lighting, and a natural gas generator system with plumbing work and tie-ins. Bid forms must follow Section 2 of the 2018 Edition of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Multimodal Commerce, General Provisions.

The estimated project cost is $2.34 million. Bidders must post a proposal guaranty of 5% of the bid amount, payable to the Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners. Bid documents are available from the Engineer, GIS Engineering, LLC (Ann Schouest, bidquestions@gisy.com, 985-219-1000) for a $150.00 deposit, refunded if documents are returned within ten days after bid opening. Site inspection trips must be arranged through the Engineer's office. Bids may be submitted electronically through Central Auction House at 225-810-4814 or on paper to the Port of Iberia Port Administrative Office, 4611 S. Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560.

Award goes to the lowest qualified bidder within 45 calendar days after bid opening, subject to funding contingencies. Award timing may extend if the project is financed through bonds or federal or state funds, which require State Bond Commission approval or agency concurrence. The contracting agency reserves the right to reject bids and waive informalities. The opportunity lists Jefferson Parish and New Orleans City as jurisdictions.