EVANGELINE ST. –ALAMONSTER DR. & EVANGELINE ST. AREA ADA 20-EN-HC-063A - Addendum 3

The City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are soliciting bids for the Evangeline St. - Alamonster Dr. and Evangeline St. Area ADA Transition Project (City Parish Project No. 20-EN-HC-063A), a public infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves constructing Portland cement concrete sidewalks, driveways, concrete curbs, ADA ramps, and related striping work to enhance pedestrian accessibility. Qualified contractors must hold an active Louisiana State License in the HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION classification. Electronic or sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with bid openings available for in-person or teleconference observation. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check for 5% of the total bid, and bids will remain firm for 45 days from the opening date. Official bid documents can be obtained through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com), and potential contractors can contact Mr. George Chike or Mr. Alex Farr via email for additional project information.

The solicitation includes a Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SEDBE) program with a mandatory minimum goal of 18% of the contract amount to be allocated to certified SEDB firms. Bidders must either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts toward achieving it, which serves as a critical evaluation criterion for bid responsiveness. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's infrastructure nature and ADA transition focus suggest a substantial investment in pedestrian infrastructure improvements. The City-Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause, providing flexibility in the procurement process. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, which means potential bidders must carefully review all documentation and seek clarification through direct communication channels. The procurement appears designed to encourage diverse contractor participation while maintaining high standards of infrastructure development and accessibility improvements in the East Baton Rouge Parish area.