Mallard Golf Driving Range

The City of Lake Charles is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Mallard Golf Driving Range project, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. CST and public opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day at City Hall. A 25% Disadvantaged Small Business Enterprise (DSBE) subcontracting goal applies; the City requires good faith efforts to award at least 25% of subcontracted work to DSBEs with documentation due within ten days of bid opening.

The scope comprises four covered hitting bays totaling approximately 1,333 square feet with integrated hitting surfaces and seating; a bar area of approximately 1,178 square feet with fold-up doors on all sides, serving bar, and seating; and site infrastructure enhancements including two charging stations serving 12 golf carts and a paved hitting area with hitting mats. The project site is located at 3470 Morganfield Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607.

Bidders must be licensed as a Building Construction contractor under Louisiana law for projects of this size. The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. All general contractors must comply with OSHA requirements, maintain pre-employment drug screening for all employees, and ensure at least 80% of non-management personnel are Louisiana residents. The project requires a 5% bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Retainage will be deducted at 10% for contracts up to $500,000 and 5% for contracts exceeding $500,000. Liquidated damages apply for failure to complete work within the contract time period.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Mallard Golf Club. Bidders are required to have personally inspected the project site and must acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued prior to bid opening. Apparent low bidders must submit a Subcontractor List, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Felony Conviction and Employee Verification Affidavit, and Affidavit of Compliance with Clean Air Act and Water Pollution Act within ten days of bid opening.