The scope of work shall consist of, but not limited to, buried placement of conduits and fiber cables per specs within Louisiana. All work shall be completed within timeframes provided in the specifications section Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, written by a surety or insurance company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, and all alternates, and who is currently on the U.S. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all bidders and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or subcontracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291- 8410. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance . Any Questions regarding this bid shall be addressed in writing to Office of Purchasing, ATTN Christian Janes and emailed to cjanes@lafayettela.gov. Questions shall only be addressed to the Office of Purchasing.