Sci-Port Riverfront Drainage Improvements - D11001

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish, is soliciting bids for the Sci-Port Riverfront Drainage Improvements Project (IFB #25-042, Project Number D11001), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative focused on drainage system upgrades near the Sci-Port Discovery Center. The project involves replacing existing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) systems with new infrastructure, including installing approximately 337 linear feet of 48-inch CPPPDW and ductile iron pipes, two grate inlets, and 10 helical pile supports. Key deliverables include removing existing structures, excavating and preparing the site, installing new pipeline infrastructure, constructing junction boxes, replacing concrete and asphalt sidewalks, and restoring the existing gravel parking lot. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, with bid opening set for September 23, 2025. The project has a 35 working day completion timeline, and bidders must demonstrate technical capability to execute complex drainage infrastructure improvements with specific attention to geotechnical conditions and site-specific requirements.

The procurement includes a 5% bid bond requirement and adheres to the City of Shreveport's Fair Share Program, which mandates 25% participation for small disadvantaged business concerns. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation, along with performance, payment, and maintenance bonds. Bidders are required to submit compliance documents such as a Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit and an Adjudicated Property Affidavit. The designer's estimated project value is $282,026.50, with unit pricing established for various construction activities. The project will utilize geotechnical recommendations from a subsurface exploration report, indicating complex soil conditions that necessitate specialized construction techniques. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in municipal infrastructure projects, particularly those involving drainage system improvements, helical pile foundations, and urban riverfront restoration.