LA 85: Patout and Drain Canal Bridges

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting sealed bids for State Project No. H.014278, a 0.165-mile highway improvement project on LA Route 85 encompassing bridge removal, grading, drainage structures, asphalt and concrete pavement work, and related construction, with bids due June 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. through mandatory electronic bidding via www.bidx.com.

The project spans Jefferson Parish and Baton Rouge City and requires Louisiana contractor licensure under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165. Build America Buy America provisions apply; iron, steel, and manufactured products must be U.S.-produced unless a waiver is obtained. General DBE/SBE participation requirements apply; no specific participation goal is designated. Bidders must register online at least 24 hours prior to bid opening.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing, removal of two concrete slab span bridges, grading, drainage structures, milling and patching asphalt concrete, Class II base course installation, lime treatment, asphalt concrete pavement placement, precast concrete pile installation, and reinforced concrete box culvert construction. The contract time is 150 working days plus a 90-calendar-day assembly period during which the contractor may conduct preparatory work without time charges.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.5 million to $5 million. Payment is unit-price-based as determined by the engineer, with quantities subject to adjustment upon final verification. The contract includes price-adjustment provisions for Performance Graded asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when monthly indices vary more than 5 percent from established base prices. Contractors must maintain Workers Compensation with $1 million employer liability for maritime work, Commercial General Liability, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability, and Business Automobile Liability. The project is federally funded. Project plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available exclusively in electronic format through www.dotd.la.gov and the FALCON system for document distribution and question submission.