City of Baker (herein referred to as the Owner) hereby solicits sealed bids for the 2020 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Program project described as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK (PEC Project No. 11527): Base Bid & Additive Alternate No. 1 Asphalt milling, soil cement/lime treatment base work, asphalt patching, asphalt overlay, shoulder material, thermoplastic striping, markers, manhole/drainage grate/valve box adjustments and associated appurtenances. The Owner has chosen the method of plan distribution to be via hard copies of the plans and specifications pursuant to LA R.S. 38:2212 as available through the office of the Engineer. Validation of the Contractors license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents. Pursuant to the Louisiana Revised Statute, vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor's past experience. The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid. 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. 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 forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.