LA 56: LA 58 - 560' S of LA 24 Route LA 56 Paving & Patching

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids on paving and patching work on Route LA 56 in Washington Parish and New Orleans, with electronic bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. This is a Federal Aid Construction Project requiring mandatory Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions — domestic manufacturing of iron, steel, and construction materials unless waived.

The scope spans clearing and grubbing, grading, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work on a 7.652-mile segment extending from the junction of Route LA 58 to approximately 560 feet southeast of Route LA 24, designated State Project No. H.015822 and Control Section No. 247-03. The contractor must hold Louisiana licensure under Revised Statutes 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification.

The estimated project cost ranges from $5,000,000 to $7,500,000, with the actual estimate value to be published at bid opening. The contract completion period is 125 working days, with an assembly period of 30 calendar days allowed prior to contract time assessment. A partnering conference is required prior to construction commencement, with costs shared equally between the contractor and DOTD.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers Compensation with employer liability of at least $1,000,000 and Commercial General Liability with limits determined by contract amount. Payment adjustments are designated for asphalt cements, fuels, and steel based on monthly price indices exceeding five percent variance from base prices. Special provisions address maintenance of traffic during sugar cane hauling season (October 1–January 31) and environmental protection compliance including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Electronic bidder registration is mandatory prior to the bid submission deadline.