LA 146 Bridges Near Homer

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting bids for bridge replacement and roadway improvements on LA 146 near Homer, spanning Catahoula Parish and Baton Rouge City, with bids due June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. No small business, disadvantaged business enterprise, or other set-aside goals apply.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing; removal of four lightweight concrete precast slab unit bridges and treated timber trestle bridges with concrete decks over Allen Creek, Isaac Creek, Drain Creek, and Coleman Creek; grading; drainage structures; asphalt milling; pavement patching; Class II base course installation; lime treatment; asphalt concrete overlay placement; and precast concrete pile installation across 0.636 miles of roadway. Work must comply with the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and all federal-aid construction contract provisions, including Build America Buy America requirements for domestically manufactured iron, steel, and construction materials unless a waiver is granted for materials not exceeding 0.1 percent of total contract cost or $2,500. Contractors must hold a Louisiana license under R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction before contract execution.

The estimated project cost ranges from $7.5 million to $10 million. The contract period is 570 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an initial 90-day assembly period for preparatory work and materials fabrication. Payment adjustments are designated for asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when costs vary more than 5 percent from base indices. Bidders must provide electronic bids and bid bonds; online registration is required at least 24 hours before bid opening. Female and minority participation, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and on-the-job training with an estimated five trainees and 5,000 trainee hours are required. Jason Winget (project engineer, (318) 371-3010, Minden, Louisiana) and Mary Jean McAdams (project manager) are listed contacts.