South Lakeshore Drive Bridge Rehabilitation

The City of Shreveport is soliciting bids on South Lakeshore Drive Bridge Rehabilitation over Bickham Bayou under IFB 26-032, with bids due July 21, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 1 at 2:00 p.m. A Fair Share goal of 25% participation by certified small or disadvantaged businesses applies, with good faith effort documentation required within 72 hours of bid notification for the apparent lowest bidder.

Work includes timber pile and cross member repair, joint repairs, structural concrete patching, substructure bent repair, epoxy crack injection of substructure elements, and utility hanger installation per construction documents prepared by Halff Associates, Inc. dated June 2026 and the 2026 Louisiana DOTD Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. The contractor must complete the project within 190 calendar days from start date and install two signage items as part of the scope.

The designer's estimate is $596,500. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond; the successful contractor must furnish a 100% performance bond, 50% payment bond, and 10% two-year maintenance bond. Partial monthly payments will be made with 5% retainage (project value exceeds $500,000). Liquidated damages of $270 per calendar day apply for delays. A Louisiana contractor's license is required for bids of $50,000 or more.

Award goes to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; evaluation criteria include quality of performance, timely completion, financial resources, maintenance capabilities, and specification compliance. Contractor-agent provisions allow the prime and subcontractors tax-exempt purchases of component construction materials on behalf of the City.