Ville Platte Gazette
May 28, 2026
Legal Notice
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is given hereby that:
City of Ville Platte
126 East Main Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
will accept bids for
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION
PHASE 1: HEADWORKS
Engineer’s Project #1-0005-26
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – City of Ville Platte Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation, Phase 1: Headworks” will be received by the Owner according to Drawings and Specifications prepared by J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. and described in general as follows:
The scope of work includes the complete rehabilitation of the existing wastewater treatment plant headworks, including but not limited to demolition of existing mechanical equipment and other components, installation of new mechanical equipment including automatic bar screen with conveyor and compactor, grit removal system, and sluice gates. Additionally, the project shall also include associated electrical improvements including new control panels for each structure, along with general improvements required for compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines.
All work shall be completed in accordance with associated Plans and Specifications. The responsible bidder is required to obtain all bonds, insurances, warranties, taxes, and other applicable items in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law.
The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, the 23rd of June 2026, at the City of Ville Platte City Hall, located at 126 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586.
Proposals shall be addressed to the City of Ville Platte and delivered to the Ville Platte City Hall located at 126 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on the 23rd of June 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference shall be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the City of Ville Platte City Hall located at 126 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA, 70586, for all prospective bidders.
The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. located at 801 W. Main Street, Ville Platte, LA. Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $250.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S.38:2212.
The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38.
Retainage for this project shall be five percent (5%) of the Contract Price for contracts equal to or greater than $500,000.00, and ten percent (10%) for contracts less than $500,000.00, in accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Retainage shall be released 45 days after recordation of formal acceptance, as per the Specifications and the Louisiana Revised Statutes
Each bidder must have an active SAM.gov registration (UEI) prior to the beginning of construction.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Cashier’s Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid value, said bond or check made payable to the City of Ville Platte.
Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid, security within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
All work completed in this project shall comply with Executive Order No. 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity.
It is required that on any bid for this project submitted in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, one dollar ($1) or more for hazardous materials or mold remediation, or ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more for Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical, the contractor shall certify licensure under R.S. 37:2150-2192 and show the license number on the bid envelope.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the state, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Ville Platte no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
Bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal.
Minority and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to submit a bid.
City of Ville Platte
Ryan Leday Williams, Mayor
052826
061126
061826
Cost is $145.00