LA 27: 0. 12 MI S Richardson RD - LA 12

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is requesting bids for pavement patching, concrete walks and curb ramps, fog seal, and related work on LA 27 from 0.12 miles south of Richardson Road to LA 12 in Calcasieu Parish, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a Small Business Element (SBE) goal with a 5% subcontracting requirement of the total contract bid price.

Electronic bidding is mandatory through www.bidx.com; all prospective bidders must complete online bidder registration prior to bid submission, with no registrations accepted within 24 hours of the bid opening. The contractor must be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction or Limited Specialty Services classification.

The project covers 1.012 miles and includes a mix of highway maintenance and accessibility improvements. Work must be completed within thirty working days, with an allowable assembly period prior to time assessment commencement. All iron and steel materials must be manufactured and produced in the United States pursuant to Build America Buy America provisions, unless a waiver is granted; foreign materials are allowed only if costs do not exceed 0.1 percent of total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater.

The estimated project cost range is $250,000 to $500,000; the actual estimate will be published at bid opening for award determination. The project is federally funded through Federal-Aid Construction provisions and requires compliance with prevailing wage determinations, nondiscrimination requirements, and mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability, with specific limits based on contract amount. Mandatory electronic bid bonds are required, and the successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish satisfactory surety bonds within 15 calendar days of contract transmission. The project engineer is Clint Dyke (337-463-5332).