Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify the City Clerk of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. For: City of Alexandria R.I.V.E.R. Act -Phase 2: Z Walks, Steps and Paver Replacement. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check of Bid Bond written by a surety or insurance company complying with R.S. 38:2218 C. The Bid Bond shall be in the favor of the Owner and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c). The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and those required on the Bid Form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of R.S. 38:2214. As a requirement under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2163, this project is classified as Building Construction or Heavy Construction or Highway, Street & Bridge Construction, prescribed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212(E), vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically. To view bids, download, and received bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register with Central Auction House at info@centralbidding.com. If you need help registering or with completing an e-bid, please call Phone: 225-810-4814 or Fax: 225-926-9694 (M-F) 8 AM to 7PM (CST).