LA 2A: Thorny Branch & Indian Creek BRS

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for construction on LA 2A involving clearing, grubbing, bridge removal, grading, drainage, milling, pavement patching, base course, lime treatment, asphalt concrete pavement, precast concrete piles, and concrete slab span bridges in West Feliciana Parish and Baton Rouge City, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through mandatory electronic bidding via www.bidx.com.

The bidder must hold a Louisiana license under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification. The project is a Federal Aid Construction Project subject to Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions requiring all iron, steel, and manufactured products to be produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted. No specific DBE or SBE goal has been designated, though the contractor must comply with general DBE/SBE participation obligations.

The scope encompasses a 0.26-mile segment with bridge removal, full-depth pavement reconstruction, drainage infrastructure, and two concrete slab span bridge structures. The project includes potential on-the-job training reimbursement for up to three trainees at an estimated 3,000 trainee hours.

The estimated project cost ranges from $5 million to $7.5 million, with the actual estimate value published at bid opening for award determination. Payment adjustments apply to Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel based on monthly price indices. Contract completion must occur within 380 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with a 90-day assembly period allowed prior to commencement of regular construction operations.

Online bidder registration is required prior to submission; no bids are accepted within 24 hours before opening. 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 minimum amounts determined by initial contract value. Project Engineer: Jason Winget. Project Manager: Valerie Tourres.