All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: "SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), City of Grambling, Wastewater Collection System Renovations; Water Sector Program, to be financed by the State of Louisiana Water Sector Program, to be opened at 10:00 A.M. on October 24, 2023, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #)." The Contractor shall display his Contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor's Board license classification of municipal and public works construction. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law 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. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, 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 of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law This project is funded by the State of Louisiana's Water Sector Program. The Contractor is advised that the Owner and Contractor must comply with all requirements of this program. This project is NOT subject to AIS provisions. This project is tax exempt. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. 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, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact City of Grambling no later than (7) days prior to bid opening Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications