Pines Rd. & Sonhaven Dr. Ditch Improvements

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana is requesting quotes for ditch improvements on Pines Road and Sonhaven Drive in City Council District G under RFQ 26-516, with quotes due August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The project incorporates a 25% Fair Share Program participation goal requiring good faith efforts to contract with Fair Share Certified, Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontractors.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing; removal of reinforced concrete structures; excavation and embankment; random rip-rap placement (55 square yards); rock check dams (44 linear feet); silt fencing (160 linear feet); geotextile fabric (332 square yards); two catch basins with Type B grates; 384 linear feet of 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe installation; fertilizer application (600 pounds); and seeding with hulled Bermuda grass (18 pounds). Work must be completed within 40 working days.

The designer's estimate is $242,000. Contractors must hold a Louisiana State Contractor's License for contracts exceeding $50,000. Performance and payment/maintenance bonds will be required of the successful bidder if the total contract amount exceeds $25,000 or $50,000, respectively. Unit prices must be provided for each pay item stated in figures only, with unit prices governing over extended prices.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes and will award to the lowest responsible and responsive quoter based on evaluation criteria including quality of workmanship, timely completion, financial resources, and substantial compliance with specifications. Partial monthly payments will be made with 10% retainage. Liquidated damages apply for work uncompleted after the specified contract time. Questions must be submitted at least 7 working days before the opening date.