Jim Cryer Lane Over Bayou Anacoco

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting electronic bids for construction of Jim Cryer Lane over Bayou Anacoco in Webster Parish, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. Online bidder registration is required at least 24 hours before bid opening. The project spans 0.219 miles on a local road and involves clearing and grubbing, removal of an existing precast concrete slab span bridge with timber piles, grading, Class II base course, asphalt concrete pavement, precast concrete piles, and a new concrete girder span bridge with related work.

The estimated cost range is $2.5 million to $5 million, provided for informational purposes only; actual evaluation is based on the final estimate value published at bid opening. The contract requires completion within 250 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an allowable 90-day assembly period prior to assessment of contract time. The winning bidder must hold Louisiana Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction licensure under R.S. 37:2150-2165 and must comply with 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

The project is not designated for a specific DBE/SBE goal but requires compliance with general DBE/SBE participation provisions. Contractors must submit mandatory Build America Buy America compliance certifications and comply with electronic payroll submission requirements using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation with $1 million employer liability for maritime work, Commercial General Liability with combined single limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million depending on contract amount, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability. Payment adjustments apply for Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when costs vary more than 5 percent from base prices. The project involves federal aid funding and requires compliance with environmental protection standards, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan requirements and Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits. On-the-job training is available with an estimated two trainees and 2,000 trainee hours, reimbursable through designated pay items. Specialty items requiring specific subcontracting designation include bridge removal, guard rail work, and dynamic monitoring assistance. A bid bond is required.