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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Port of South Louisiana hereby advertises for bids for:
Project: Port of South Louisiana
New Security Guard Building and Entrance
Reserve, LA
Description of Basic Work: Scope of work consists of the construction of a new security entrance building and consist of removal and replacement of concrete paving, new asphalt driveway, gravel parking area, and paved handicap stalls.
Description of Alternate No. 1: Includes gas line extension, generator and generator pad.
Description of Alternate No. 2: Includes paving the parking lot in lieu of gravel.
Sealed Bids must be received by the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44. Reserve, Louisiana 70084, either by mail, hand delivery or electronic bid, NO LATER THAN 11:30 AM, local time July 22, 2026, Attn: Julia Fisher-Cormier, Sealed Bid Enclosed- New Security Guard Building and Entrance, Contractor’s License Number and Contractor’s name should be printed outside of the sealed bid. Promptly thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana 70084.
Electronic bids are accepted on the Central Auction House Bidding Website: www.centralauctionhouse.com
Complete Bidding Documents may be examined at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana 70084 or at www.centralauctionhouse.com
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. 3608 18th Street
Suite 200
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
Telephone: 504-833-5300
Fax: 504-833-5350
E-mail: dmorales@lhjunius.com
upon deposit of $250.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. Electronic copies can be requested for a fee of $25.00.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to
Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
In accordance with La R.S. 38:2212 B. (5) Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for public works shall be submitted at the time of bidding. The authority of the signature of the person submitting the bid shall be deemed sufficient and acceptable if any of the following conditions are met:
(a) The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity listed in the most current business records on file with the secretary of state.
(b) The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the
legal entity certifying the authority of the person.
(c) The legal entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state of this state, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. Such document on file with the secretary of state shall remain in effect and shall be binding upon the principal until specifically rescinded and canceled from the records of the office.
All required Certificates of Liability Insurance shall list the Port of South Louisiana as “additionally insured”.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
On July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
at the Port of South Louisiana | Administrative Building | Board Room
1720 LA Highway 44, Reserve, LA 70084.
Prospective bidders who fail to attend or remain in attendance for the duration of the pre- bid conference shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of opening thereof except as provided by La R.S. 38:2214(C). The parties may mutually agree to extend the bid for additional days.
Pursuant to La R.S. 38:2214(B) the Owner reserves its right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
Contractor employees must be able to legally work in the United States – either a U.S. citizen or foreign citizen who has the necessary authorization.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit bids.
When a project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
OWNER
BY: Julia Fisher-Cormier
TITLE: Executive Director
The cost of this notice is $320.91.
L’Observateur:
June 24, July 1 and 8, 2026
BIDS/SECURITY BUILDING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Port of South Louisiana hereby advertises for bids for:
Project: Port of South Louisiana
New Security Guard Building and Entrance
Reserve, LA
Description of Basic Work: Scope of work consists of the construction of a new security entrance building and consist of removal and replacement of concrete paving, new asphalt driveway, gravel parking area, and paved handicap stalls.
Description of Alternate No. 1: Includes gas line extension, generator and generator pad.
Description of Alternate No. 2: Includes paving the parking lot in lieu of gravel.
Sealed Bids must be received by the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44. Reserve, Louisiana 70084, either by mail, hand delivery or electronic bid, NO LATER THAN 11:30 AM, local time July 22, 2026, Attn: Julia Fisher-Cormier, Sealed Bid Enclosed- New Security Guard Building and Entrance, Contractor’s License Number and Contractor’s name should be printed outside of the sealed bid. Promptly thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana 70084.
Electronic bids are accepted on the Central Auction House Bidding Website: www.centralauctionhouse.com
Complete Bidding Documents may be examined at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana 70084 or at www.centralauctionhouse.com
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. 3608 18th Street
Suite 200
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
Telephone: 504-833-5300
Fax: 504-833-5350
E-mail: dmorales@lhjunius.com
upon deposit of $250.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. Electronic copies can be requested for a fee of $25.00.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to
Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
In accordance with La R.S. 38:2212 B. (5) Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for public works shall be submitted at the time of bidding. The authority of the signature of the person submitting the bid shall be deemed sufficient and acceptable if any of the following conditions are met:
(a) The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity listed in the most current business records on file with the secretary of state.
(b) The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the
legal entity certifying the authority of the person.
(c) The legal entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state of this state, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. Such document on file with the secretary of state shall remain in effect and shall be binding upon the principal until specifically rescinded and canceled from the records of the office.
All required Certificates of Liability Insurance shall list the Port of South Louisiana as “additionally insured”.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
On July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
at the Port of South Louisiana | Administrative Building | Board Room
1720 LA Highway 44, Reserve, LA 70084.
Prospective bidders who fail to attend or remain in attendance for the duration of the pre- bid conference shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of opening thereof except as provided by La R.S. 38:2214(C). The parties may mutually agree to extend the bid for additional days.
Pursuant to La R.S. 38:2214(B) the Owner reserves its right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
Contractor employees must be able to legally work in the United States – either a U.S. citizen or foreign citizen who has the necessary authorization.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit bids.
When a project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
OWNER
BY: Julia Fisher-Cormier
TITLE: Executive Director
The cost of this notice is $320.91.
L’Observateur:
June 24, July 1 and 8, 2026
BIDS/SECURITY BUILDING