No on-line bidding is available. 3. A $77.00 Deposit on the first set of paper documents furnished to all Bidders, who request bidding documents and who are properly licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to Bidders, $5.00 shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10-days after receipt of bids. 4. As an option to printed plans and specifications, parties may request and acquire an electronic (pdf format) set of plans, specifications, and bidding documents from the office of the Engineer at no cost. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies, which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated, and subject to the Owner’s approval: 1. Bid Bond: A "Bid Guarantee" equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, money order, or other negotiable instrument shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified. 2. Performance Bond: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor's faithful performance of the contract. 3. Payment Bond: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract. The project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, LCDBG Program. Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 342-7412, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act, the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program and new Section 3 requirements. The prime contractor and all subcontractors must have an active SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and an active SAM Cage Code number prior to beginning construction and throughout the term of the contract. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin. Minority, female-owned, and Section 3 firms are encouraged to submit bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than 7-days prior to bid opening. In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. The Bidding Documents shall be available until 24-hours before the bid opening date. By order of the Aldermen of the City of Jeanerette, Louisiana. ATTEST: s/Carol Bourgeois, Jr. Mayor s/Susan Colden Clerk