Harvey Blvd Ext (Peters Rd - Manhattan) Route LA 3017 Jefferson Parish - Paving, Drainage

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is requesting electronic bids for highway improvements to Harvey Boulevard Extension and Route LA 3017 in Jefferson Parish, spanning 0.913 miles, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Build America Buy America provisions requiring domestic production of all iron, steel, and manufactured products apply unless a waiver is granted.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, class II base course, asphalt concrete pavement, precast concrete piles, permanent sheeting, concrete slab span bridge, helical pile foundations, and lighting. Bidders must comply with mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software and hold all required licensing under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2165 for highway, street, and bridge construction classification. The project has not been selected for a specific DBE/SBE goal, but contractors must still comply with general DBE/SBE participation requirements.

The estimated cost range is $10 million to $15 million, with the actual estimate value published at bid opening for award determination. Electronic bids and bid bonds are mandatory through www.bidx.com; bidders must register online and receive approval before submitting a bid. A proposal guaranty of not less than five percent of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers compensation and commercial general liability with combined single limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million depending on contract amount. Stipulated damages for failure to meet schedule range from $500 to $10,000 per day depending on charge type and original contract amount. A partnering conference is required prior to construction with participation from project management, the project engineer (Blake Guidry, ECM Consultants, Inc.), and key supervision personnel from prime and principal subcontractors.