LA 27: Bayou Kelso/Hackeberry Bridge Repairs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is requesting sealed bids on movable bridge repairs for LA Route 27 over Bayou Kelso in Cameron Parish, State Project No. H.972619, with electronic bids due September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. Bidders must be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2150–2165. The work is classified as Heavy Construction.

The scope includes removal and rebuild of both span cylinders with replacement of all seals and rods per Section 348100; repainting of cylinders per Section 099713.26; replacement of both clevis and rod end pins in-kind; testing of cylinders; and reset of the span rotary limit switch per as-builts. The contractor must furnish all necessary machinery, tools, materials, and labor and maintain traffic from the beginning of the assembly period through contract completion.

The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000, with the actual estimate value published at bid opening for award determination. The contract duration is thirty working days, with a 30-calendar-day assembly period allowed prior to the start of contract time assessment. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. All plans, proposals, addenda, and amendments are available exclusively in electronic format on the LA DOTD website. Insurance requirements specify minimum coverage of $500,000 for Commercial General, Business Automotive, and Owner's and Contractor's Protective liability.

Lane closures are restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; full bridge closures require coordination with the project engineer. No work is permitted during specified holiday periods or in preparation for weather events. The project is not designated for payment adjustments for asphalt cements, fuels, or steel. Specifications are governed by the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by project specifications and special provisions. The project engineer is Vicki Ponthieux (337-527-3030); the project manager is Jason Michiels (jason.michiels@la.gov; 225-379-1962).