Oscar Lum Road Over Williamson Creek Bridge Removal/Replacement

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting sealed electronic bids for removal and replacement of the bridge over Williamson Creek on Oscar Lum Road in Morehouse Parish, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. Bidders must hold Louisiana Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction licensure under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, removal of the existing bridge, grading, drainage structures, class II base course, lime treatment, asphalt concrete pavement, precast concrete piles, and concrete slab span bridge construction on a 0.126-mile section of local road. The project is subject to Build America/Buy America provisions requiring domestic manufacturing of iron, steel, and other materials unless a waiver is granted. Special provisions include payment adjustments for asphalt cement, fuel, and steel when costs fluctuate more than 5 percent from base prices; comprehensive insurance requirements encompassing workers' compensation, commercial general liability, owner's and contractor's protective liability, and business automobile liability; environmental protection and stormwater management compliance; and on-the-job training for an estimated two trainees (2,000 hours aggregate).

The estimated project cost range is $1 million to $2.5 million for informational purposes, with actual award determinations based on the final estimate value published at bid opening. Contract completion is 120 working days from Notice to Proceed, with an allowable 90-day assembly period before regular construction operations commence. Federal Aid funding applies.

Online bidder registration is required prior to electronic bid submission. The project engineer is John Harrison (318-283-0814); project manager is Joseph Brown. Bid results are posted at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. The contract must comply with Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (2026 Edition), federal labor standards, equal employment opportunity, and DBE/SBE participation requirements.