Water System Rehabilitation on Douglas Drive

The City of Natchitoches, Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for water system rehabilitation on Douglas Drive under IFB-0334-CWEF23-24, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Natchitoches Purchasing Department, 1400 Sabine Street.

The City has established a Fairness, Equality, and Inclusion Program to provide equal opportunities for small disadvantaged, women, and minority-owned businesses, though specific set-aside percentages or participation goals are not stated in the source.

The scope encompasses water system rehabilitation on Douglas Drive. Bidders must examine the site and review all drawings and specifications, including addenda, before submitting bids. The engineer of record is Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc., with offices at 112 Horn Street, Natchitoches, and 6305 Westport Avenue, Shreveport. Contractor classification must be Municipal and Public Works. The contractor and all subcontractors must be skilled and experienced in plan and specification interpretation.

The contract requires completion within ninety consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, are required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per consecutive calendar day for work not completed within the specified timeframe.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder subject to Louisiana Public Bid Law. The Notice of Award shall be accompanied by necessary Agreement and Bond forms, with execution required within ten calendar days. The Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten days of the Owner's execution of the Agreement.