Ozone Park Subdivision Drainage

St. Tammany Parish Government is requesting sealed bids for drainage improvements on Orleans Avenue (R04D002) and Walnut Street (R04D009) in Covington, Louisiana, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public opening at that time. The inquiry deadline is October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and the addendum deadline is October 29, 2026.

The scope includes removal and replacement of driveway culverts, installation of subsurface drainage systems, mobilization, temporary traffic control, full-depth asphalt patching, storm drain pipe installation (15-inch through 48-inch equivalent RCPA in multiple sizes), catch basin installation, concrete driveway replacement, centipede sod installation, asphalt paving, concrete headwalls, and gravel driveway material. Quantities vary by item across both locations. The contractor must be properly licensed by the State of Louisiana for Highway, Street and Bridge Construction work and conform to the 2016 Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. Site familiarization is mandatory.

The contract time is limited to 90 calendar days from notice to proceed. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 45 calendar days of bid opening, or any extension authorized under state law. Bidders must submit a Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form with a five percent bid guarantee (cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond from approved surety) and, if selected, provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for contracts under $250,000. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation as required by state law, Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Contractors Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000 per claim). Bid documents are available through Bid Express or LaPAC.