LA 70 Rehab Marguerite Street to US 90 - Utility Relocations

The City of Morgan City, Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for utility relocations on the LA 70 rehabilitation project between Marguerite Street and US 90, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The scope consists of relocating approximately 847 linear feet of water line (2, 4, 8, 10, and/or 12 inches in diameter) and approximately 1,257 linear feet of 1 and 2 inch polyethylene gas line. The City encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in subcontracting and material procurement.

Contractors must hold Louisiana licensure under Revised Statutes Chapter 24, Title 37 for "Municipal and Public Works Construction" classification. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base bid plus additive alternates, issued by a U.S. Department of Treasury-approved surety or a Louisiana-domiciled insurance company rated at least A−. The successful contractor must execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract and must sign the contract within 30 days of award. The project qualifies for sales and use tax exemption; the successful contractor must submit Louisiana tax exemption form R-85012-T to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Bid documents are available for electronic download at no cost or in physical form from C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. for $110 per set. Sealed bids are received electronically through Central Bidding or in person at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Award goes to the lowest responsible bid in compliance with specifications under Louisiana Bid Law.