The work to be performed is as follows: The project includes the demolition of two obsolete drainage pump stations; the construction of a drainage pump station with an enlarged pump sump to accommodate two (2) new mixed axial flow drainage pumps, each with a capacity of 50,000 gpm. The pump station will have auxiliary power for control systems; installation of two (2) parallel steel discharge penstocks (48 diameter) over the levee. The pump station will be constructed in close proximity to an existing pump house that is to remain in service housing two (2) 50,000 gpm hydraulic drainage pumps. The project will also include the construction of a 1.2 acre storm water detention pond located upstream of the Cottingham Expressway near Jones Street. Question Deadline 09/16/2024 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the ENGINEER. Questions received less than ten (10) days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218; with the exception that sureties used for obtaining bonds on federally funded projects must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c); with the exception that sureties used for obtaining bonds on federally funded projects must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate.City of Pineville is an equal opportunity employer. Any person with disabilities required special accommodations must contact the City of Pineville no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. The successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered with the Federal System of Award (SAM) Registration Program prior to award of contract.