LA 14: Ditch Cleaning and Grading

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting electronic bids for ditch cleaning and grading work on LA 14 in Calcasieu Parish, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com at LA DOTD District 07 Headquarters in Lake Charles.

The scope encompasses 0.658 miles of roadway (LM 9.333 to LM 9.991) including ditch cleaning, pipe cleaning, regrading, side drain replacement, and placement of controlled low-strength material (CLSM) or cellular concrete flowable fill for backfilling of drainage structures, entrenchments across pavements, encasements, beddings, void filling, and other applications as shown on plans or approved by the engineer. Work must be completed within 45 working days, with a 30-calendar-day assembly period permitted prior to commencement of contract time. Lane closures are limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with all lanes required open during specified holiday periods and weather events.

The estimated cost range is $250,000 to $500,000. Contractors must be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2192 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction and must register with the Department prior to bidding. All work must comply with the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by the project's special provisions and supplementary specifications. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation with employer liability of at least $1,000,000 for work over water; Commercial General Liability with aggregate limits based on contract amount; separate Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability coverage; and Business Automobile Liability Insurance, all with A.M. Best rated carriers (A-: VI or higher). Contract time adjustments may be granted for adverse weather days exceeding allowable monthly thresholds documented by the Engineer, though no direct cost reimbursement is provided for excess adverse weather days. The Department will reimburse actual Owner's and Contractor's Protective Insurance premium costs without markup upon submission of invoices and sworn affidavits.