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, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended, Certification of non-Segregated Facilities, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. All small and minority-owned firms and women's business enterprises are encouraged to apply. An acceptable Bid Bond, cashier's check, or certified check payable to Bossier Parish Police Jury in an amount not less than five-percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract amount. Any surety bond written for a public works project shall be written by a surety or insurance company on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policy holders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is Licensed to write surety bonds. BID GUARANTEE: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids. All applicable local, state, federal laws and regulations shall apply. Bids shall be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished by the Engineers with the bid package. Those submitted otherwise may not be considered or accepted. Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked as "BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY - SLIGO ROAD EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 2023-119". Contractor's License Number shall also be clearly shown on the outside of the bid envelope. The successful Bidder must submit executed copies of the Non-Collusion Declaration, Felony Conviction I E-Verify Affidavit within ten (10) days of the bid opening. These items may be submitted with the bid. The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S. 38:2214(B). Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Bossier Police Jury no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. RACHEL HAUSER, PARISH SECRETARY DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDEN All inquiries shall be directed to: VOLKERT, INC. 114 VENABLE LANE MONROE, LA 71203 (318) 388-1422 phone (318)361-5036 fax All questions about the meaning or intent ofthe Bidding Documents are to be submitted to ENGINEER in writing. Question Deadline 09/25/2023