LA 755-S: LA 755 - LA 91 - Route LA 755-S Timber Bridge

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids for highway reconstruction on Route LA 755-S in St. Landry Parish, with electronic bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. The project encompasses a 0.942-mile section from the junction of LA 755 to LA 91.

Scope includes clearing and grubbing, timber bridge removal, grading, drainage structures, milling and overlay of asphalt concrete, lime treatment, in-place cement stabilized base course, reinforced paving mat, reinforced concrete box culverts, and related work. Bidders must be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150–2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction classification. The project requires compliance with Build America Buy America provisions, ensuring all iron, steel, and manufactured products are produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted.

The estimated cost range is $2.5 million to $5 million; the actual estimate value will be published at bid opening for award determination. Contract completion is required within 100 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with a 90-calendar-day assembly period permitted before contract time assessment begins. Payment adjustments apply for Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when costs vary more than 5 percent from established base prices.

Mandatory electronic payroll submission using AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software is required. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability with specific minimum coverage amounts based on initial contract value. The project is not designated for a specific DBE or SBE goal; however, contractors may participate in on-the-job training with an estimated two trainees and 2,000 trainee hours available for reimbursement. Online bidder registration through www.dotd.la.gov is required prior to the electronic bid submission deadline. The Project Engineer is Charles Descant in Opelousas, Louisiana; the Project Manager is Kyle East.