Goosport Recreation Splash Pad

The City of Lake Charles, Louisiana is soliciting sealed bids for demolition and removal of an existing non-functional splash pad and installation of a modern splash pad and putting green at Goosport Park (project CP 3537), with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. Central Standard Time and public opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day.

Contractors performing hazardous materials work must hold proper licensure for any amount of work; all other contractors must be properly licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes Chapter 24 of Title 37 for contracts of $50,000 or greater. Bidders are required to certify that they have personally inspected and are familiar with the project site.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of five percent of the base bid and all alternates, payable to the City of Lake Charles. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract amount from an approved surety company. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form via www.bidexpress.com or by mail or hand delivery to City Hall, 326 Pujo Street, Lake Charles; the contractor's license number must be displayed prominently on paper bid envelopes.

Contract documents and technical specifications are available for examination without charge (digital copies or electronic originals upon request) at the office of Brossett Architect, LLC, 414 Pujo Street, Lake Charles. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Goosport Park, 1619 Cessford Street, Lake Charles. The City of Lake Charles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will award based on the lowest responsible bid that complies with specifications. No bidder may withdraw a bid within forty-five days after the opening date except as prescribed by Louisiana law.