Wastewater Collection Improvements Phase 1 – Pump Stations

The Town of Ferriday, Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for Wastewater Collection Improvements Phase 1 – Pump Stations construction, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Engineer's Office, 6885 Highway 84, Ferriday, LA 71334.

Prospective bidders must hold an active Louisiana State License of proper classification in full force and effect for Municipal and Public Works construction. The Town affords Minority Business Enterprises equal opportunity and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award.

The project scope involves construction of pump stations as part of the town's wastewater collection system improvements. The Engineer's Estimated Construction Cost is $3.7 million. Each bidder must submit bid security in an amount, form, and subject to conditions specified in the Information for Bidders section, with bid bonds written by a surety or insurance company on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570 list of approved bonding companies.

Bidding documents are available electronically through the Central Bidding website at www.centralbidding.com, where prospective bidders must register as plan holders. Documents may also be requested by email at bhallc@bha-engineers.com or by phone at (318) 757-6576 for a fee of $250.00 for the first set. All official notifications and addenda will be posted to the Central Bidding website.

Bids will be opened and read immediately following the August 27 deadline. No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-five days after the actual date of bid opening. The successful bidder must execute the Owner's Standard Form of Agreement/Contract with Performance and Payment Bonds within ten working days after issuance of the Notice of Award and begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten working days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Awarded contractors are required to attend mandatory monthly meetings with the Project Engineer, Resident Inspector, and Owner representatives. The contractor must display their contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the bid envelope. Bids will not be accepted through the online bidding portal; they must be submitted by mail or in-person delivery.