This is a public tender notice from St. Tammany Parish Government for Choctaw Drive Drainage Repair. The scope of work includes removing and replacing failed subsurface drainage, replacing concrete driveways, and installing a new catch basin. Contractors are required to visit the site, submit quotes based on unit prices, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The contract duration is specified in calendar days from the notice to proceed. Payment terms include monthly partial payments and a final payment after acceptance and lien clearance. A performance and payment bond is required for contracts over $100,000. The notice also details extensive insurance requirements, indemnification clauses, and termination conditions. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and provide proof of insurance before commencing work.
The work shall be commenced on a date to be specified in a written order of the parish and shall be completed within intcompletiontime calendar days from and after said date.
Monthly certificates for partial payment shall be transmitted to the parish upon receipt from the contractor and acceptance by the parish. When the contract price is less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), these certificates shall be equal to ninety percent (90%) of both the work performed and materials stored at the site. The final payment certificate of the remaining ten percent (10%) of the contract price, minus any deduction for deficient or defective work or other applicable deductions, will be issued by the parish forty-five (45) days after filing acceptance in the mortgage office of the parish and a clear liens and privilege certificate has been secured.
The performance bond forming part of the contract shall be continued by contractor and its surety for a period of one (1) year from date of acceptance of the work/project by the parish to assure prompt removal and replacement of all defective material, equipment, components thereof, workmanship, etc. , and to assure payment of any damage to property of the parish or others as a result of such defective materials, equipment, workmanship, etc.
Respondents shall familiarize themselves with and shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, municipal ordinances and rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project, which may directly or indirectly affected the work or its prosecution.
Failure to complete or deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid or response will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract.
Each respondent shall visit the site of the proposed work and fully acquaint itself with all surface and subsurface conditions as they may exist so that it may fully understand this quote request.
Samples of materials furnished under the contract shall be submitted for approval to the parish when and as directed.
All inquiries must be submitted in writing by an authorized representative of the respondent, clearly cross-referenced to the relevant solicitation section. All inquiries must be received by the inquiry deadline date and time set forth in section 1. 3 Schedule of Events of this quote request.
Failure of the contractor to keep the necessary qualified personnel on the work shall be considered cause for termination of the contract by the parish.
