In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be given on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders upon return of the clean, unmarked documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2212(e). Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Engineer or designated website. Bid Proposals will not be accepted through email or the online website. Bids will be accepted in person, courier delivery or mail and must be received prior to the bid opening date and time. Contractors are responsible for reproduction/printing of pdf Bidding Documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall provide evidence that they hold a State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. For contractor information, this project is classified as Municipal & Public Works. In accordance with RS 38:2212 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date. The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. The Owner cannot waive any informalities on the bid form. 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. The Owner cannot waive any informalities on the bid form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with the Public Bid Law. EJCDC(R) C-111, Suggested Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contracts. Copyright (C) 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register. The Contractor may withdraw a bid by affidavit within 48 hours of the bid opening in accordance LA R.S. 38 2214.C; for patently obvious, unintentional and substantial mechanical, clerical or mathematical errors. The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner's Standard Form of Agreement/Phase for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. All bidders must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM) (Sys tem for Award Management) Number, as verified on www.sam.gov prior to the beginning of construction. The prime contractor is responsible for all Subcontractor's. All subcontractor's must have a current SAMS number to be eligible to work. Verification is required before work begins on the project. All awarded Contractors will be required to attend a monthly meeting, with mandatory attendance from the Project Engineer, Resident Inspector and Contractor, or their authorized representatives, at the beginning of the month to review quantities for pay estimates, process change orders, review work performed during month and to discuss any problems which may have arisen. Please notify the Village of Sicily Island at (318) 389.4472 seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled bid opening if special accommodations specified under ADA are required. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, genetics, disability or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any Phase entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.