Simpson Street Improvements

Any bid received after closing will be returned unopened .A cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bidder's Bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total for the bid submitted including consideration of alternates, must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a Contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable in the Department of Treasury Circular No. 570. To bid and perform Work covered by these documents, the Contractor must be licensed under Classification II - Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bids may be held forty-five (45) days. The ENGINEER shall act as the OWNER'S representative during the construction period. He shall decide questions which may arise as to quality and acceptability of materials furnished and Work performed. He shall interpret the intent of theCONTRACT DOCUMENTS in a fair and unbiased manner. The ENGINEER will make visitsto the site and determine if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to BALAR Associates, Inc. at 631 Milam Street, Suite 300, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 and to be given consideration must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.