Letting of 11/18/2020 LA DOTD Headquarters

Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds for the following project will be downloaded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Paper bids and paper bid bonds will not be accepted. Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted through www.bidx.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., all bids will be downloaded and posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m. The electronic bid download process is held in LA DOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road in Baton Rouge, LA, Room 404 A, and is open to the public. Visitors must check-in with the security desk in the first floor lobby.  

The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published at bid opening, for award determination.

Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the 2006 or 2016 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as specified in the project bid proposal, and as amended by the project specifications, and must include all information required by the proposal.

Prior to the electronic bid submission deadline, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION for each project bid is REQUIRED. Online Bidder Registration may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. Select the following options: BUSINESS Working With DOTD, then Project Letting Info, then Online Bidder Registration.

When completed, a registration confirmation notice will be displayed and may be printed by the bidder. When approved for bidding, the bidder's name will be placed on the "List of Prospective Bidders" located on the LA DOTD Internet website. It is the bidder's responsibility to review the "List of Prospective Bidders" to ensure approval to bid. If a bidder does not register for a project, the bid will not be accepted by LA DOTD. As per Subsection 102.04(e) of the 2006 edition or 102.04.5 of the 2016 edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, no bidders will be approved for bid registration within 24 hours before the bid opening. All bidders must register to bid before that deadline.  If further information is required, please contact Mr. Al Simon:  email: Alfonzo.Simon@la.gov, phone: (225) 379-1111, fax: (225) 379-1857

Plans and proposals are available in electronic format ONLY.  All Plans, Proposals, Addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Withdrawal Notices will be posted online.  Paper notices will not be distributed.

Construction proposal information may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov.  From the LA DOTD home page, select the following options: BUSINESS Working With DOTD, then Project Letting Info.  Once the Construction Letting Information page appears, find the Notice to Contractors box.  From the drop down menu, select the appropriate letting date and press the "Go To" button to open the page, which provides a listing of all projects to be let and a Construction Proposal Documents link for each project. All project specific notices are found here.  It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates.  Additionally, plans and specifications may be seen at the Project Engineer's office.  Upon request, the Project Engineer will show the project site.

All questions concerning the plans shall be submitted via the Electronic Plans Distribution Center known as Falcon. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer. Questions submitted within a period of 96 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any other legal holidays, may not be answered prior to bidding. Falcon may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. From the home page, select BUSINESS Working With DOTD, then select Project Letting Info. On the Construction Letting Information page, select the link, DOTD Plan Room (Falcon); Login to Falcon (or request an ID if a first-time user). Once logged in, you will have access to view Project Information, submit a question concerning the project, and view the plans. To avoid any suggestion that a potential bidder is using the Falcon system to communicate with other potential bidders, DOTD will not post any question or any statement of fact or opinion not made for the purpose of seeking clarification of plans and/or specifications. Any non-questions posted on falcon will be limited to the statement of an issue considered unresolved by a previous DOTD response.

Bidders assume the responsibility for accessing the Apparent Bid Results and final Bid Results on the Construction Letting Information web page located at wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/ to confirm whether they are the apparent low bidder for any given project and the specific due date of Form CS-6AAA. Apparent Low Bidders on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)/Small Business Element (SBE) Goal Projects shall comply fully with the "Required Contract Provisions for DBE/SBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts (DBE/SBE Goal Project)" contained in Section "G" of the Proposal; and, in accordance therewith, Apparent Low Bidders shall submit the completed Form CS-6AAA and Attachments to the LA DOTD Compliance Programs Office utilizing the list of DBE/SBE Certified Contractors as posted for this letting at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/construction.aspx. The award of the contract will be electronically submitted to the successful low bidder on each project.


The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) operates a toll free “Hotline” Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time.  Anyone with knowledge of possible  bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should call 1-800-424-9071. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.  


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Proposal: H.001581.6 LA 28: US 167 - LA 3144
DBE Goal: 10%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: high early strength concrete pavement patching, and related work.
Parish(es): Rapides
Route(s): LA 28
Federal Number: H001581
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.007160.6 EBR COMPUTERIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL, PH VB
DBE Goal: 6%
OJT Goal: 5 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: traffic signalization, intelligent transportation system and related work.
Parish(es): East Baton Rouge
Route(s): LA 3164; LA 67; US 61; US 61-X
Federal Number: H007160
Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 to $7,500,000


Proposal: H.008415.6 INFORMATION CENTER @ SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Local Public Agency project
DBE Goal: 15%
OJT Goal: 2 Trainees
Specbook: 2016
CONFERENCE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS PRE-BID CONFERENCE (OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE) An optional pre-bid conference for this project for all prospective bidders will be held on Southern University Baton Rouge Campus, F. G. Clark Activity Center, 802 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70813, in conference room A-100, with parking and entry on the Northside of the center, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 beginning at 10:00 AM and followed by a site visit. Contractors should arrive early to get visitor passes from the SU Police Department. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.

Description of work: building construction and related work.
Parish(es): East Baton Rouge
Federal Number: H008415
Estimated Construction Cost: $2,500,000 to $5,000,000


Proposal: H.011797.6 AMES BLVD (WB EXPY - HAPPY ST)
Local Public Agency project
DBE Goal: 8%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work
Parish(es): Jefferson
Federal Number: H011797
Estimated Construction Cost: $500,000 to $1,000,000


Proposal: H.012457.6 I-10: TWIN SPAN - SL & I-12 @ I-55 TRUSS
DBE Goal: 8%
OJT Goal: 2 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: signs and related work.
Parish(es): St. Tammany; Tangipahoa
Route(s): I-10; I-12
Federal Number: H012457
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.012560.6 LA 23: TUNNEL - RUSSELL DR
DBE Goal: 15%
OJT Goal: 3 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, asphalt pavement patching, concrete pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): Plaquemines
Route(s): LA 23
Federal Number: H012560
Estimated Construction Cost: $2,500,000 to $5,000,000


Proposal: H.012798.6 LA 594: ROUNDABOUT AT ROWLAND RD.
DBE Goal: 5%
OJT Goal: 2 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, subgrade treatment, asphalt concrete pavement, and related work.
Parish(es): Ouachita
Route(s): LA 594
Federal Number: H012798
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.012998.6 LA 1: MOREAU ST - END FOUR LANE SECTION
DBE Goal: 6%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: pavement patching and related work.
Parish(es): Avoyelles
Route(s): LA 1
Federal Number: H012998
Estimated Construction Cost: $500,000 to $1,000,000


Proposal: H.013129.6 LINTON ROAD OVER BLACK BAYOU RESERVOIR
DBE Goal: 8%
OJT Goal: 3 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: clearing and grubbing, removal of bridge, grading, drainage structures, class ii base course, lime treatment, asphalt concrete pavement, concrete slab span bridge, precast concrete piles, and related work.
Parish(es): Bossier
Federal Number: H013129
Estimated Construction Cost: $2,500,000 to $5,000,000


Proposal: H.013330.6 LA 42: LA 3246 - GARDERE LANE (RT II)
DBE Goal: 11%
OJT Goal: 2 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: grading, milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, class ii base course, lime treatment, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): East Baton Rouge
Route(s): LA 42
Federal Number: H013330
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.013553.6 PENDARVIS LANE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1
Local Public Agency project
DBE Goal: 16%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: clearing and grubbing, grading, drainage structures, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, pavement widening, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): Livingston
Federal Number: H013553
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.013729.6 US 190: LA 1077 - REDWOOD DR
DBE Goal: 12%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: drainage structures, milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): St. Tammany
Route(s): US 190
Federal Number: H013729
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 to $2,500,000


Proposal: H.013740.6 LA 10: ST. HELENA PL - I-55 COA
DBE Goal: 9%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: millings asphalt concrete, pavement patching, concrete cast-in-place revetment, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): Tangipahoa
Route(s): LA 10
Federal Number: H013740
Estimated Construction Cost: $500,000 to $1,000,000


Proposal: H.013757.6 US 90 & LA 3046: MILL & OVERLAY
DBE Goal: 15%
OJT Goal: 3 Trainees
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: grading, milling asphalt pavement, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, flexible pavement high friction surface treatment, and related work.
Parish(es): Jefferson
Route(s): LA 3046; US 90
Federal Number: H013757
Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 to $7,500,000


Proposal: H.014130.6 LA 923: LA 3101 - END MAINT.

H.014130 has been postponed to the letting of December 9, 2020.


Proposal: H.014188.6 LA 986 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
SBE Goal: 7%
Specbook: 2016

Description of work: milling asphalt concrete, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay, and related work.
Parish(es): West Baton Rouge
Route(s): LA 986
Federal Number: H014188
Estimated Construction Cost: $250,000 to $500,000