LA 39: levee - 3850' N. Of harlem LN

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, and asphalt concrete overlay on approximately 1.838 miles of LA 39 in Red River Parish and Baton Rouge City, extending 3,850 feet north of Harlem Lane, with electronic bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via www.bidx.com under State Project No. H.015882.

The work covers a non-NHS route and requires contractors to be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150–2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Online bidder registration is mandatory and must be completed within the 24-hour period preceding bid opening. The scope includes detailed special provisions governing traffic maintenance, environmental protection, and material specifications incorporating the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. Payment adjustments apply for Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when costs fluctuate more than 5 percent from established base price indices. Specialty items designated for subcontracting include dead end road installations, reflectorized raised pavement markers, and plastic pavement striping.

The estimated cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000 for informational purposes only. The contract must be completed within 30 working days, with an allowable assembly period prior to assessment of contract time. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum combined single limits based on contract amount, Workers Compensation coverage, and Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability coverage; the Department reimburses actual costs for the protective insurance only. Plans and specifications are available exclusively in electronic format through the LA DOTD website and Falcon system. Project Engineer Robert Joseph (504-253-6120) and Project Manager Scott Fontenot oversee the work.