Irvin Lake Road Improvements

Morehouse Parish Police Jury is requesting sealed bids for improvements to Irvin Lake Road (Project No. 24-03-729E) with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Morehouse Parish Police Jury office, 125 E. Madison Avenue, Bastrop, Louisiana.

The scope is general improvements to Irvin Lake Road with an expected project duration of 75 calendar days. The anticipated total bid price is approximately $1.436 million. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5% of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond as specified in the bidding documents. Bids may not be withdrawn for 45 days after receipt, except under Louisiana R.S. 38:2214.

Bidding documents are available for examination at McManus Consulting Engineers, Inc., 116 Smelser Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71202, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Printed copies require a $150 deposit per set (fully refundable upon return within ten days of bid receipt for prime bidders). Electronic versions on compact disc are available for $25 with no refund upon return. Complete bid documents are also available electronically through Central Bidding.

Contractors may submit proposals and bid bonds electronically under Louisiana R.S. 38.2212(B)(5). The Morehouse Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. The project is classified as Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. Legal notices were published in the Ouachita Citizen on August 5, 12, and 19, 2026.