Project Location: St. Bernard Port Near 100 Port Blvd Chalmette, La 70043 Type of Work: Catwalks, Climbing Ladders, Lighting Up to 500-foot Above Grade Line (Agl) License Classification Heavy Construction or Tower Construction Proposal Guaranty: 5% of Bid Amount (Payable to the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District)In no event shall Bid Forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids. Reference directed to R.S. 37:2163. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Engineers, with their request for Plans, evidence that they hold a State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. Bid/bids shall be accompanied with a Certified Check, Cashiers Check, or Bid Bond with Power of Attorney (Money Orders or Letters of Credit WILL NOT be accepted) in the amount not less than 5% made payable to the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. Failure to do so will result in the bid being declared irregular and shall be cause for rejection. If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1 )(C) or LA R.S. 38:2212(0). A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, Bid Proposals must; (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the conditions of the Invitation and Instructions to Bidders; (b) be made on the Proposal Forms provided and submitted intact as part of the Bid Documents; (c) be accompanied by the required items listed in the appropriate sections of the Bidding documents. The envelope shall be marked with the bid number, bid title, name, and address and state license number of the Bidder as set forth in the Invitation to Bidders. The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District reserves the right to reject any bid for just cause in the best interest of St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. No inquiry or request for interpretation received within seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid date will be given consideration The Bid Date has been extended from 10/5 to 10/19 as per Addendum 1.