LA 2 Alt: Deloach Street - Gordon Road - Road Improvements

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting sealed bids for pavement patching, asphalt surface treatment, and related work on Route LA 2 from Deloach Street to Gordon Road in Catahoula Parish, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Electronic bid submission through www.bidx.com is mandatory; online bidder registration must be completed before submission, with no registrations accepted within 24 hours of the bid opening.

Bidders must hold Louisiana licensure under R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction or Permanent or Paved Highways and Streets (Asphalt) classification. The work spans 6.169 miles on a non-NHS route segment and must be completed within thirty working days from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, with an allowance for assembly and preparatory work prior to time assessment commencement.

The estimated project cost ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with final award determination based on the actual estimate value published at bid opening. The contract is not designated for a specific DBE/SBE goal, but contractors must comply with general DBE/SBE participation requirements and submit Form CS-6AAA if identified as apparent low bidder. All materials must comply with Build America Buy America provisions mandating U.S. manufacture and production unless a waiver is obtained. Payment is not designated for asphalt cement, fuel, or steel adjustments.

Required insurance includes Workers Compensation with minimum $1,000,000 employer liability, Commercial General Liability per Table 107.2-1 based on contract amount, separate Owner's and Contractor's Protective liability naming LA DOTD as named insured, and Business Automobile Liability. The Department will reimburse actual OCP insurance costs without markup upon submission of original invoices and sworn affidavits from insurance producers. The project incorporates the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads & Bridges with detailed specifications for asphalt concrete mixtures, Portland cement concrete pavement, temporary traffic control devices, and ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities. Primary contacts are Project Engineer Jason Winget (318-371-3010) and Project Manager Scott Fontenot.