River road PED & bike trail (city parish project no. 22-SW-US-0033) - addendum no. 1

The City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are soliciting bids for the River Road Pedestrian & Bike Trail project (City Parish Project No. 22-SW-US-0033), a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative focused on constructing a Portland cement concrete pedestrian and bike trail. The project encompasses multiple critical elements including trail construction, driveway installation, concrete curb placement, detectable warnings, earthwork, striping, signage, and associated infrastructure improvements. Contractors must hold an active Louisiana State License in BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and comply with all state licensing laws. Electronic or sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with bid openings conducted in person or via teleconference in Room 806 of City Hall. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount, and official bid documents can be obtained through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) or by purchasing paper copies from the Public Works and Planning Center for $20.00.

The procurement includes a mandatory Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SEDBE) program with a minimum goal of 20% of the contract amount allocated to certified SEDB firms. Bidders must either meet this 20% goal or demonstrate documented good faith efforts toward achieving it. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the project's comprehensive nature suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The solicitation appears open to qualified construction firms with appropriate state licensing and the capability to meet both technical specifications and socioeconomic participation requirements. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the full bid documentation to ensure complete compliance with all technical, administrative, and diversity participation guidelines. The project represents a significant opportunity for contractors with expertise in pedestrian and bike trail infrastructure development within the Baton Rouge municipal and parish jurisdictions.