Ascension-St. James Airport & Transportation Authority (herein referred to as the Owner) hereby solicits sealed bids for the Terminal Apron Reconstruction Louisiana Regional Airport project described as follows: Reconstruction of Terminal Apron Pavement by Removal of Existing Asphaltic Pavement, Base, and Construction of New Aggregate Base and Asphaltic Pavement Surface, Construction of Concrete Ramp Adjacent to Existing Hangar, Pavement Marking Application, and Aircraft Tie-Down Installation. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. In accordance with La R.S. 2212B.(5) Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for public works shall be submitted at the time of bidding. The authority of the signature of the person submitting the bid shall be deemed sufficient and acceptable if any of the following conditions are met: (a) The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity listed in the most current business records on file with the secretary of state. (b) The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the legal entity certifying the authority of the person. (c) The legal entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state of this state, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. Such document on file with the secretary of state shall remain in effect and shall be binding upon the principal until specifically rescinded and canceled from the records of the office. 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. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. It is the policy of the Department of Transportation (DOTD) that disadvantaged business enterprises as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. All bidders shall make good faith efforts, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office of Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract 14.30% of the dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBE). The proposed contract is subject to the Buy American provision under 49 USC 50101. The proposed contract is under and subject to executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The Bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications set forth in the Specifications. Affirmative Action Requirements as well as goals for minority and female participation on contracts and subcontracts of $10,000 or more are established within the Specifications. The successful bidder will be required to submit Certifications regarding Foreign Trade Restrictions under 49 CFR part 30, Government Wide Debarment and Suspension as per 2 CFR part 180 and Non-segregated Facilities as per 41 CFR 60-1.8. All required Certificates of Liability Insurance shall list the Louisiana Regional Airport as additionally insured. Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Davis Bacon Act Requirements. The proposed contract is subject to applicable provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. All applicable Federal, State, Local laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout. Notice is hereby given that the project is funded through Federal and State Grants which funds will not be available at the time of bidding. The Owner may reject all bids and cancel this solicitation should adequate funding not be secured within 60 days after bid opening. The time limits stipulated in LA. R.S. 38:2215(D) do not apply based upon the statutory exception that the contract is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are opened. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U. S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except as provided under LA. R.S. 38:2214. Please submit questions for the project 72 hours prior to bid opening through website in the Q&A portal