Red River Biochar Site Improvements

The England Economic & Industrial Development District is requesting sealed bids for construction and site improvements at the Red River Biochar facility in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses site preparation and earthwork on approximately 42 acres — clearing, grubbing, grading, excavation, embankment, and drainage systems — followed by fill and stabilization of approximately 28,000 cubic yards of select fill and 19,500 square yards of in-place cement-stabilized base course (12 inches thick). Concrete work totals approximately 1,650 cubic yards for equipment and building structures, equipment foundations, and slabs. Building construction includes a 38,000-square-foot pre-engineered metal building system, an open-sided metal building with cover, and a modular office facility. Site infrastructure comprises stone parking lots, utility connections (water, sewer, power), road access, and biochar processing infrastructure. The facility is located at 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Bid security equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond is required at submission. The successful bidder must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Bidders may submit bids in person at the district office or electronically through www.centralauctionhouse.com; telephone and facsimile submissions are invalid. Electronic submissions require registration, a digital signature certificate, and are subject to a fee charged by Central Auction House. Bids may not be withdrawn within 45 days after bid opening.

Bidding documents are available from Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 (telephone 318-448-0888) or electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com for a nonrefundable cost of $40.00 per copy. Addendum No. 1 was issued October 15, 2026. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.