LA 132: LA 135 - US 425 Route LA 132 Richland Parish, Paving, Grading, Drainage, Miling

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting bids on a 5.681-mile highway reconstruction project on LA 132 in Richland Parish, from LA 135 to US 425, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through electronic bidding at www.bidx.com. The project encompasses clearing, grubbing, grading, drainage structures, cement-stabilized base course, asphalt milling, pavement patching and widening, and asphalt concrete placement.

Contractors must hold Louisiana Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction licensure under La. R.S. 37:2150–2165. There is no designated DBE or SBE goal, but general DBE/SBE participation compliance is required. Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions apply, requiring all iron, steel, and manufactured products to be produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted.

The estimated contract value is $5 million to $7.5 million. Completion is required within eighty working days from Notice to Proceed, with a 30-calendar-day assembly period permitted before contract time assessment. Work is prohibited during specified holiday periods and weather event preparations; road closures are limited to a maximum of two calendar days for a cross drain replacement.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability with minimum limits determined by contract amount and hazardous activities. Payment adjustments apply for asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when monthly price indices exceed the base price by more than 5 percent. Mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software is required, and compliance with Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges applies. Online bidder registration at www.bidx.com is mandatory at least 24 hours prior to bid opening. Bid downloads are scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at LA DOTD Headquarters in Baton Rouge.