IFB 26-037 Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid

City of Shreveport
Solicitation Form for Streets and Drainage
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #26-037
STONER AVENUE BRIDGE REHABILITATION RE-BID
INDEX OF BID FORMS Page Numbers
Bid Invitations (Do not return with bid) 2
Bid Form (COS BID FORM #1) 3-7
Bid Bond Form (COS BID FORM #2) 8
Corporate Resolution or Written Evidence (see Page 26 for example of Corporate Resolution)
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MUST BE TURNED IN WITH BID
NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED COS BID FORMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE RETURNED WITH BID. IF ANY OF THE
REQUIRED INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED, THEN YOUR BID WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED.
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS INCLUDED HEREIN
All information listed below should not be returned with your bid. It shall remain part of the bid by reference only.
Special Instructions/Provisions 9-13
Standard Contract 14-27
Contractor Agent Forms 28-32
Fair Share Requirements 33-44
Insurance & Bond Requirements 45-48
Adjudicated Property Affidavit 49
Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit 50
Format for the Return Envelope 51
Scope 52
EXHIBITS
Revised Final Plans 24
Final Specifications 31
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS NOT INCLUDED HEREIN THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH THE
SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT. SHOULD ANY OF THESE BE IN CONFLICT WITH
THOSE LISTED HEREIN. THE MORE STRINGENT WILL APPLY.
1.0 Standard Specifications for Infrastructure Improvements 2021 Edition & Standard Plans for Infrastructure Improvements 2021
Edition. These documents may be downloaded from our website: www.shreveportla.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5572 &
www.shreveportla.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5567.
2.0 The General Contract Clauses (Section 20), the Standard Instructions/Conditions for Request for Proposals (Section 30) will
no longer be incorporated in solicitations but will be incorporated by reference in the City of Shreveport (hereinafter the City)
book of Standard Solicitation Instructions / Provisions and General Contract Clauses; which are available at
www.shreveportla.gov (click on Business, then on Bids & RFPs). If you do not have a computer, you can use one of the public
use computers that are available at the Shreve Memorial Library or at most library branches.
3.0 The CONTRACT VERIFICATION-DBE/FSC FORM 6, must be furnished within five (5) working days after the City executed
contract is picked up by the prime contractor.
4.0 The Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit must be submitted by the lowest responsive Bidder after the opening.
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Revised 06/20/25
AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO RESPOND WITH A FORMAL SEALED OR ELECTRONIC BID
07/01/2026
DATES ADVERTISED: 07/08/2026 DATE POSTED: July 1, 2026
07/15/2026
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE- FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS NOT ACCEPTED
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
City of Shreveport
City of Shreveport
OR GO TO
Office of the Purchasing Agent
Renee Anderson, Purchasing Agent Government Plaza-Suite 610 BIDNETDIRECT.COM TO
MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP 505 Travis Street SEND ELECTRONIC
Shreveport, LA 71101-3042 BID
BID MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON: July 28, 2026 THEN PUBLICLY OPENED
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER Bid Number IFB 26-037
BID TITLE: STONER AVENUE BRIDGE REHABILITATION RE-BID
PREBID CONFERENCE: NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101, Engineering 3rd Floor Conference Room
EMAIL
Kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov 7 working days before the opening or fax to: 318-673-5408
QUESTIONS TO:
BID BOND IS REQUIRED. See attached format. Designers Estimate: $2,707,800.00
Bids received after the time specified for opening cannot be considered for an award.
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Project Classification:
Highway, Streets, and Bridge Construction
Only Required when Total Bid is $50,000 or more.
Number of signs to be provided and installed by the contractor: 1 Number of Days: 75 Working Days
CONSTRUCTION BID REQUIREMENTS
For paper bids, if you do not provide all of the required COS Bid Forms or the information required on the bid forms, then your
bid must be declared as non-responsive. The bid forms are clearly identified as COS Bid Form #1, 2 & etc. near the top right of
the page. If you have any questions, please call Renee Anderson at 318-673-5450.
ELECTRONIC BIDS/BID NOTICES
The City of Shreveport listing of current bids are posted on BidNetDirect.com. To view the general bid information and receive
bid notices by email, register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit bids &
bid bonds, electronically or by paper copy. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.
BidNetDirect. shall be the official source for bid documents.
To register please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/public/user-registration. If you need help registering or with training or
completing an e-bid, please call 800-835-4603, Option 2 or email support@bidnet.com. If an electronic bid is submitted,
provide your state contractor's license number when the bid with alternates amounts to $50,000 or more. To request copies of
bids by e-mail, send your request to kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov.
Important- If you consider the specifications as restrictive or have a problem with this document, please
contact the Purchasing Agent at least five days before the bid opening at (318) 673-5450
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM - COS Form #1
TO: City of Shreveport BID FOR: IFB 26-037
Office of the Purchasing Agent Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid ________
Government Plaza, Suite 610 _______________________________________________
Shreveport, LA 71101-3042 Deposit/Fee for Plans/Specs (Paper): N/A
(Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)
The undersigned bidder hereby declares and represents that she/he: a) has carefully examined and understands the Bidding
Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bidding Documents or any
addenda, c) has personally inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby proposes to provide all labor, materials, tools,
appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike manner, all work and services for the construction and
completion of the referenced project, all in strict accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by:
Halff Associates and dated: 05/14/2026
(Owner to provide name of entity preparing bidding documents.)
Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the number the
Designer has assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging) .
TOTAL BASE BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated "Base
Bid" * but not alternates) the sum of:
Dollars ($ )
ALTERNATES: For any and all work required by the Bidding Documents for Alternates including any and all unit prices
designated as alternates in the unit price description.
Alternate No. 1 (Cleaning, Painting, and Disposal (Near White Finish)) add for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
Alternate No. 2 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
Alternate No. 3 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
NAME OF BIDDER:
ADDRESS OF BIDDER:
LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NUMBER:
NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER **:
DATE:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THIS LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC
WORK BID FORM:
* The Unit Price Form shall be used if the contract includes unit prices. Otherwise, it is not required and need not be
included with the form. The number of unit prices that may be included is not limited and additional sheets may be
included if needed.
** A CORPORATE RESOLUTION OR WRITTEN EVIDENCE of the authority of the person signing the bid for the
public work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).
BID SECURITY in the form of a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2218(A) attached to
and made a part of this bid. (Current as of 10/16/19)
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM
UNIT PRICE FORM
TO: City of Shreveport BID FOR: IFB 26-037 __________
Office of the Purchasing Agent Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid __
Government Plaza, 505 Travis St., Suite 610 _____________________________________
Shreveport, LA 71101 COS Bid Form #1 ________________________
(Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)
UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as unit prices. Amounts shall be stated in figures and
only in figures.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ CLEARING AND GRUBBING (SELECTIVE)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
201-01-00200 1 AC
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ REMOVAL OF BRIDGE BEARINGS
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
202-02-04021 28 EA.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ REMOVAL OF CONCRETE APPROACH SLABS
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
202-02-06000 94 S.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
203-06-00100 330 L.F.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
203-08-00100 140 S.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ CONCRETE WALK (4" THICK)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
706-01-00100 16 S.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ INCIDENTAL CONCRETE PAVING (4" THICK)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
706-03-00100 626 S.Y.
Wording for "DESCRIPTION" is to be provided by the Owner.
All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid based upon actual quantities as verified by the Owner.
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM
UNIT PRICE FORM
TO: City of Shreveport BID FOR: IFB 26-037 ___________
Office of the Purchasing Agent Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid __
Government Plaza, 505 Travis St., Suite 610 _________________________________________
Shreveport, LA 71101 COS Bid Form #1 __________________
(Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)
UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as unit prices. Amounts shall be stated in figures and
only in figures.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ FLOWABLE FILL (NON-EXCAVATION)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
710-01-00102 15 C.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ RIPRAP (10 LB, 10" THICK)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
711-01-02000 140 S.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ TEMPORARY SIGNS AND BARRICADES
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
713-01-00100 1 L.S.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ PLASTIC PAVEMENT STRIPING (SOLID LINE) (4" WIDTH)(THERMOPLASTIC 90 MIL)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
713-02-02000 1 MI
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ PLASTIC PAVEMENT STRIPING (BROKEN LINE) (4" WIDTH)(THERMOPLASTIC 90 MIL)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
713-03-02000 1 MI
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (SOLID LINE) (4" W)(TYPE 1 REMOVEABLE)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
713-04-01020 1 MI
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ MOBILIZATION
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
727-01-00100 1 L.S.
Wording for "DESCRIPTION" is to be provided by the Owner.
All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid based upon actual quantities as verified by the Owner.
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM
UNIT PRICE FORM
TO: City of Shreveport BID FOR: IFB 26-037 _________________
Office of the Purchasing Agent Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid __
Government Plaza, 505 Travis St., Suite 610 _________________________________________
Shreveport, LA 71101 COS Bid Form #1 _ ___________
(Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)
UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as unit prices. Amounts shall be stated in figures and
only in figures.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
740-01-00100 1 L.S.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ CLEANING AND PAINTING
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
811-01-00100 1 L.S.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ HES CONCRETE APPROACH SLABS (CAST-IN-PLACE)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
813-02-00100 840 S.F.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ ELASTOMERIC BEARING PADS (REINFORCED)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
814-02-00100 44 SF.IN.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ BEARING ASSEMBLY
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
814-03-00500 28 EA.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ SEALED EXPANSION JOINT
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
815-02-00500 52 L.F.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ JOINT SEAL (POURED)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
815-03-00300 20 L.F.
Wording for "DESCRIPTION" is to be provided by the Owner.
All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid based upon actual quantities as verified by the Owner.
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM
UNIT PRICE FORM
TO: City of Shreveport BID FOR: IFB 26-037 __________________
Office of the Purchasing Agent Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid __
Government Plaza, 505 Travis St., Suite 610 _________________________________________
Shreveport, LA 71101 COS Bid Form #1 ___________
(Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information)
UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as unit prices. Amounts shall be stated in figures and
only in figures.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ STRUCTURAL CONCRETE PATCHING
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
830-07-00100 389 S.F.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ STRUCTURE JACKING
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
830-09-00100 1 L.S.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ EPOXY INJECTION
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
830-10-00100 14 L.F.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ REMOVAL OF DEBRIS (BRIDGE DRAINAGE SYSTEM)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
NS-202-00004 1 L.S.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ NS POLYMER COMPOSITE MICRO-OVERLAY (EPX50 SYSTEM OR APPROVED EQUAL)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
NS-DEV-00001 1867 S.Y.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ ONE CYCLE LITTER AND TRASH COLLECTION
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
NS-MNT-05000 1 EA.
DESCRIPTION: Base Bid or Alt.# ___ CLEANING, PAINTING AND DISPOSAL (NEAR WHITE FINISH) (ALT 1)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
NS-800-00020 1 L.S.
Wording for "DESCRIPTION" is to be provided by the Owner.
All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid based upon actual quantities as verified by the Owner.
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COS BID FORM #2-Must use this Form if a Paper Bid
BID BOND
(For a paper bid, one original required of all Bidders with Power of Attorney attached. For an electronic
bid, an electronic bid bond or a paper bond will still be accepted if received before the bid opening)
Date:
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That of , as Principal,
and , as Surety, are
held and firmly bound unto the City of Shreveport, in the full and just sum of five (5%) percent of the total amount of
this bid, including all alternates, lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum, well and truly be
made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally
firmly by these presents.
Surety represents that it is listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management
Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater that the amount for
which it obligates itself in this instrument or that it is a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A -
rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Bests Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Bests listing, the
Bond amount may not exceed ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Bests Key Rating
Guide.
Surety further represents that it is licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana and that this Bond is
signed by suretys agent or attorney-in-fact. This Bid Bond is accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, whereas said Principal is herewith submitting its
bid to the Obligee on a Contract for:
IFB 26-037 Stoner Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Re-Bid
NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Contract be awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such
time as may be specified, enter into the Contract in writing and give a good and sufficient bond to secure the
performance of the terms and conditions of the Contract with surety acceptable to the Obligee, then this obligation
shall be void; otherwise, this obligation shall become due and payable.
PRINCIPAL (BIDDER) SURETY
BY: BY:
AUTHORIZED OFFICER-OWNER-PARTNER AGENT OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT(SEAL)
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS FOR STREETS AND DRAINAGE
1.0 STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSE
1.1 On any public works bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she
is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150, et seq. and show his or her license number on the
outside of the bid envelope and on the bid schedule. In the case of an electronic bid, a contractor must
submit an authentic digital signature on the electronic bid accompanied by the contractor's license number,
when required.
1.2 The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification
under which the license was issued.
1.3 Any construction bid that does not require the contractor to hold an active license shall state EXEMPTION on
the bid envelope.
2.0 PERMITS, TAXES AND FEES
2.1 All Bids submitted must include the price of any business and professional licenses, permits, taxes and fees as
required by Federal, State or Local Government Agencies.
3.0 CLARIFICATION/SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS
3.1 Bidders requiring additional information may submit their question(s) in writing to the attention of the Buyer as
listed on page two.
3.2 Answers to questions received that would change and/or clarify this solicitation will be provided in writing to all
firms that have received the original Invitation for Bid.
3.3 Any inquiry received at least seven (7) or more working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids will
be given consideration.
3.4 Every interpretation made to a Bidder will be in the form of written Addendum to the contract document and
when issued will be on file in the Purchasing Agents office.
3.4.1 Addenda must be delivered to all prime bidders who have requested bid documents within twenty-four hours of
issuance either by fax, e-mail, or other electronic means or by hand and a copy shall be mailed to all prime
bidders who have requested bid documents. If the addendum cannot be transmitted by fax, e-mail, or other
electronic means or by hand, the bid opening shall be postponed by at least seven (7) working days. La. R.S.
38:2212 (C)(2)(a).
3.4.2 All such addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents and all Bidders shall be bound by such
addenda.
3.4.3 The City shall not be legally bound by an addendum or interpretation that is not in writing.
3.4.4 If the necessity arises to issue an addendum modifying plans and specifications within the seventy-two-hour
period (exclusive of holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays) before the scheduled bid opening then the opening of
bids shall be extended for at least seven but not more than twenty-one working days. (Louisiana R.S. 38:2212-
C-2).
3.4.5 It shall be the Bidders responsibility to make inquiry as to the Addenda issued.
4.0 BID BOND
4.1 An acceptable Bid Bond in the format as enclosed herein, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check payable to the
City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the total bid including all additive alternates
must accompany the bid.
4.2 Negotiable Bid Bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days
after the opening of bids.
4.3 All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original Power of Attorney.
4.4 Bidders agree to forfeit Bidders Bond, in the event of failure to contract with the city within ten (10) days after
the award of Bid.
5.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT/MAINTENANCE BONDS
5.1 Acceptable Performance/Payment/Maintenance Bonds will be required of the successful bidder as follows:
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS FOR STREETS AND DRAINAGE
5.2 When the total contract amount with alternates is $50,000 or more, a 100% performance bond shall be required.
5.3 When the total contract amount with alternates is $25,000 or more, a 50% payment bond shall be required.
5.4 When the total contract amount with alternates is $25,000 or more, a two-year 10% maintenance bond shall
be required.
6.0 AWARD CRITERIA
6.1 Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder according to the criteria designated in the
Invitation for Bid.
6.2 In addition to price, the Bid Evaluation will include the following factors (as they apply):
6.2.1 The quality of performance/workmanship of previous contracts, or references which attest to the specific
experiences of others.
6.2.2 The timely completion of previous contracts, or references which attest to the specific experiences of others.
6.2.3 The sufficiency of financial resources and its impact on ability of the bidder to perform the contract.
6.2.4 The City reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections of any bidder's facilities prior to award and the results
of said inspection will be considered by the City in determining bidders' capabilities of successfully administering
to this contract.
6.2.5 The ability and availability of the bidder to provide quality and timely maintenance, service, and/or parts.
6.2.6 The cost of maintenance and operational costs.
6.2.7 The availability and capability of local support as it affects the quantity, quality, and timeliness of the work
required.
6.2.8 The timely completion of a project as stated in the bid.
6.2.9 Substantial compliance or noncompliance with specifications set forth in the bid as determined by the City.
6.2.10 Product or parts inventory capability as it relates to a particular bid.
6.2.11 Results of product/equipment testing.
6.2.12 The warranty - Terms and Conditions.
6.2.13 Adequate capital and credit rating sufficiently to complete all operations under this contract in a satisfactory
manner.
6.2.14 An efficient office force, with a satisfactory record in expediting delivery of materials to field force and capable
of fulfilling proper liaison service with mechanical trades.
6.2.15 An adequate and efficient field force, with extensive knowledge of all types of work involved under this contract.
6.2.16 A record of amicable relations with labor.
6.2.17 An adequate supply of construction equipment in good operating condition
6.3 ALTERNATES
6.3.1 If alternates are listed on the Bid Schedule, it is the intent of the City, if the City accepts any Alternates, to accept
them in the order in which they are listed in the bid form.
6.3.1.1 The low bidder shall be determined on the basis of the sum of the base bid and the Alternates accepted.
6.3.2 When alternates/options are requested, the City reserves the right to select the bid with or without these,
whichever will be in the best interest of the City.
6.4 AWARD
6.4.1 The Purchasing Division will make the award to one bidder.
7.0 REJECTION
7.1 This solicitation does not commit the City of Shreveport to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the
preparation of a bid, or to procure or contract for the articles of goods or service.
7.2 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for just cause received as a result of this request
as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214 (B).
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