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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
ANYONE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE WHEREABOUTS of MARIA L. HALL A/K/A MARIA HALL with a last known address within the confines of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, please contact Steven Clay Coward, Attorney at Law, at (337) 515-2233. May 24,25 2t 1451212
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA SUCCESSION OF NO. 62,102, DIV. D ANNA MARIE MIMS, born KELLOGG FILED: DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that RUBY JOY PERKINS SMITH, born KELLOGG, Administrator of the SUCCESSION OF ANNA MARIE MIMS, born KELLOGG, pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 3281, has petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the price of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($15,900.00) DOLLARS, the immovable property hereinafter described to-wit: Situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit: Lot 32 of GARDENWOOD, PART I, a subdivision per plat recorded under File Number 1595128, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon. Municipal Address: 1491 Hollyvale Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70611 Upon the terms and conditions to-wit: Sell to Johnny C. Hair/First Apostolic Church for the sum of $15,900.00 cash. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern the heirs and creditors of the decedent, herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they may have or may to such application at any time, prior to the issuance of order, a judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application, and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the second publication of this notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT May 23,June 13 2t 1451049
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, for public comment and input on its plan for redistricting of Police Jury Districts for submittal to the U.S. Department of Justice, and following said public hearing, the Police Jury will take appropriate action thereon. The redistricting plan that has been proposed is available for review through June 23, 2022, in the Office of the Administrator, 1015 Pithon Street, 2nd Floor, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The redistricting plan may also be viewed on the Police Jurys website, www.calcasieuparish.gov/redistricting. All persons are invited to review the plan. Persons desiring to register comments may do so 1) in writing prior to 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2022; 2) in person at the public hearing on June 23, 2022; or 3) through email at administration@calcasieuparish.gov. Bryan C. Beam Parish Administrator May 24,26 2t 1450822
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
WE ARE applying to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail at the following address: Permit to be issued to: Cajun Oasis RV Park, LLC dba Norms, 3380 Sandpit Road, in the city of Vinton in the parish of Calcasieu in the state of LA. Jonathon T. Vallette, LLC Member Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. title 26, Section 85 and 283. May 23, 24 2t 1450700
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Nevada Israel Mckinney, please contact P. David Olney, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles, Louisiana, (337) 436-1644. May 24,25,26 3t 1450412
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Westlake will be accepting sealed bids for a MOBILE automatic meter reading (AMR) system with the capability to expand into an advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) to read meters in in automated and cost-effective manner on June 16, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers located at 1001 Mulberry Street, Westlake, Louisiana. Bid forms/ specifications may be picked up at the above address from the City Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday or requested by email to cityclerk@cityofwestlake.com. City of Westlake May 24,25,26 3t 1450374
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Westlake will be accepting sealed bids for fuels for the City of Westlake and all departments authorized to purchase gasoline at a site within the City as specified below on June 14, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1001 Mulberry Street, Westlake, Louisiana. Sealed bids may be turned into the City Clerk at the same address between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Friday and up until 10:15 a.m. on June 8, 2021. DELIVER TO:City of Westlake and all departments authorized to purchase gasoline. INVOICE TO:As requested on Purchase Order or acceptable substitute. CONTRACT PROPOSAL: For furnishing fuels for the City of Westlake and all departments authorized to purchase gasoline at a site within the City. CONTRACTUAL PERIOD: For a period of twelve (12) months to begin July 1, 2022 and to end June 30, 2023. This is an open-ended requirements contract. Quantities shown are based on the previous twelve (12) months usage, or estimates, where usage is not available. Where a quantity of one (1) is shown, this indicates a lack of history on this item. The successful bidder just supply at bid prices actual requirements as ordered whether the total of such requirements are more or less than the quantities shown. All City departments are directed to issue Purchase Release Orders or an acceptable substitute for a supply of the items required as and when needed. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the City and are available at 1001 Mulberry Street, Westlake, Louisiana. The right is reserved to reject bids and waive information. THE CITY OF WESTLAKE May 24,25,26 3t 1450350
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Westlake will be accepting sealed bids for chemicals used in the Water Department of the City of Westlake on June 14 2022, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers located at 1001 Mulberry Street, Westlake, Louisiana. Bid forms/specifications may be picked up at the above address from the City Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday or requested by email to cityclerk@cityofwestlake.com. City of Westlake May 24,25,26 3t 1450346
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
BUDGET HEARING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Iowa, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Town of Iowa, State of Louisiana, will meet on June 13, 2022 at six thirty (6:30) oclock p.m., at its regular meeting place, Iowa City Hall Meeting Room, 115 N. Thomson Avenue, Iowa, Louisiana at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the below introduced ordinances: Ordinance 2022-03 An Ordinance To Amend Section 47 of the Town of Iowa Municipal Code of Ordinances AND Ordinance 2022-04 An Ordinance ADOPTING AN Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact City Hall, 337-582-3535 before the meeting. May 24 1t 1450313
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
Minutes Regular Meeting Town of Iowa 115 N. Thomson Iowa, La May 9, 2022 6:30 p.m. Mayor and Town Council met in regular session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Present: Mayor Paul Hesse; Council Members: Gerald Guidry, Vernessa Guillory, Julie Fontenot, Daniel Hennigan, and Joe Becnel; [quorum present]; Chief of Police H. Keith Vincent; Town Attorney Eugene Bouquet; Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett; and about 7 citizens. Invocation by Joe Becnel; followed by Pledge. Mayor Hesse called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to adopt agenda. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Joe Becnell, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve April 11, 2022 minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Hesse announced he will address item 6 of the agenda first because of time constraint for Officer Brandon Crooks. Officer Crooks came forward to report on the below properties for condemnation process: a.500 502 Railroad Owner, Mr. Miller, wasnt present. Officer Crooks reported that Mr. Miller is still working on it. There was discussion on condemning it. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to demolish the structure. The motion passed unanimously. b.414-A S. Knapp- Owner was not present. Mayor Hesse said to put on agenda for next month.. c.402 S. Philbrick- Owner was not present. Officer Crooks suggested that the owner work with the demolition company to pay it. Daniel Hennigan requested to postpone until next month. d.510 W. Alley Street Ms. Anastasia Davis came forward. She requested time to make repairs. Mayor suggested four month time period. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to grant a four month extension. The motion carried unanimously. e.616 N. Lightner Owner wasnt present. Mr. Gerald Guidry said he talked to the owner and he was not finished. He suggested a one month extension. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to grant one month extension. The motion carried unanimously. f.405 S. Welty Officer Crooks reported this property process is completed/closed. g.504 W. First Officer Crooks corrected the address to be 506 W. First Street. Fellowship Ministries. The owners were not present. Mayor requested Officer Crooks receive estimates for demolition. OLD BUSINESS: Introduction of Ordinance 2022-03 - Mayor Hesse read the title to Ordinance 2022-03, An Ordinance to amend Section 47 of the Tow of Iowa Municipal Code of Ordinances. He explained, it is requested, and a one-way flow of traffic is needed on N. Kinney Street from Scott Street to David Street. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Jeff Kudla was not present. Mayor said we had a summary from Mr. Kudla on dates for advertisement and bid opening. Mr. Gerald Guidry asked about what the plans were for building the baseball fields and the buddy ball field as far as what will be built first. A suggestion from Mr. Daniel Hennigan was to build the other fields first. Mayor said he will be talking to representative Tony Stelly about helping with the cost because people from outside Iowa play on the fields. Ms. Julie Fontenot suggested the other fields be built first. There was discussion of the design of the other fields not being ready yet. Cindy Mallett read the text response from Mr. Kudla on the date the design will be ready, late July. Mayor suggested amending the budget when the design is ready. Ms. Julie Fontenot stated she would like to meet with Mr. Kudla. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve payment of $138,916.60 to K&J Development of SWLA for the Public Works Storage building project. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve payment of $4,219.20 to Kudla Architecture for services rendered on Hurricane Laura damage assessments, and public works storage building. Invoice 2022-012-3. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to approve payment of $12,495.83 for invoice #2022-012.2, Construction Administration for Public Works Storage Building. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Walt Jessen came forward he reported on the updates for the Sewer Pond repairs. He reported that RC Paving will be starting the asphalt work at South Estates Sub division on May 23, 2022. He said we were still in the Clear Lien Process for the N. Storer Drainage project. And that the Water Looping Project through the park was almost complete. Mayor Hesse asked about the Drainage project for the Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund. Mr. Jessen explained the only project they mentioned that qualifies is the David Street Drainage Project. There was a discussion of the culvert issues at Ash Ridge Subdivision. Mayor asked to place it on the agenda for June meeting after we could research who is the responsible party to repair the culverts. Mr. Pat Thibodeaux said the town has made temporary repair on one section of culvert. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to apply for the Calcasieu Parish Street & Drainage Trust Fund and authorize Mayor Hesse to execute all documents for the David Street Project. Clayton Aymond reported the activities for the Street and Maintenance Department for the month of April. Mayor announced that the town crew has started blowing culverts out. James Hardy gave a report on April activities for the Sewer Department. Mayor Hesse announced a consistent PM has been implemented. Charles Ramour gave a report on April activities for the Water Department. Mr. Ramour reported 80% completion of the water meter installation. Chief Keith Vincent came before the Mayor and Council and reported the activities for the month of April for the Police Department. He requested to amend agenda to add: Motion to promote Madolyne Miller from Patrol to PFC. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontneot to add the requested item to the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to promote Christopher Piper from PFC to CPL. The motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to promote Madolyne Miller from Patrol to PFC. The motion carried unanimously. Chief Vincent, after reviewing the proposed budget amounts, requested the amounts set for salaries and wages be checked and possibly increased. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the City of Lake Charles and the Town of Iowa for the purpose of accepting surplus WatchGuard equipment and authorize Mayor Hesse to execute agreement. The motion carried unanimously. Fire Chief Sonny Coffey was not present. Mayor announced that a new vehicle will be in the budget as a replacement for the Fire Chiefs truck. He also stated that two part-time fire fighters will be hired. The appraisal report for NW/Corner of Railroad Avenue @ N. Storer Street was presented. Mayor Hesse requested a motion be made to enter into a purchase agreement for the appraised market value of $54,000.00. It was moved by Gerald Guidry, seconded by Joe Becnel to enter into a purchase agreement with Cary Cross McKee for the appraised lots for the amount of $54,000.00. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Joe Becnel, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to authorize Mayor Hesse to execute all documents for the purchase of said property. The motion carried unanimously. The appraisal report for 413 Stockwell Street was presented. Mr. Kenneth Landry approached the Council and asked about the Fire Department and Police Department having a joint agreement to hold a communication office in the police department. Mayor Hesse said it is something that needs to be looked at when the new police building is designed. It was moved by Gerald Guidry, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to enter into and authorize Mayor Hesse to execute all documents for the purchase of 413 Stockwell Street in the amount of appraised market value, $35,500.00. The motion carried unanimously. The appraisal report for 412 Philbrick Street was presented. It was moved by Gerald Guidry, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to offer the appraised value of $88,000.00 to the owners and enter into a purchase agreement. The motion carried unanimously. A quote from Andrea Jean d/b/a Servclean was presented to the Council for a month to month contract for the purpose of complete janitorial and related cleaning services for City Hall. There was discussion from the Council, Mayor, and Chief of Police. No action was taken. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Gerald Guidry to approve Resolution 2022-05. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 2022-04 The Town of Iowa declares the following property is no longer needed by the Town, and is declared surplus property to be assigned and sold online by LaMATS through the LPS Municipal Surplus Property Program, 700 North Tenth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Paul Holmes, Program Administrator: 1) 2- 50-55 feet towers located at 102 S. Kinney Street 2) 1- 1999 275 KW Generac Diesel Generator located at 102 S. Kinney Street 3) Unused and Old Surplus Water Meters and assigns same to LaMATS, as-is/where-is, to sell online at https://lamats.net/surplus. All high bids are subject to review by the town to determine if the fair market value has been obtained. Where the minimum value of an item has been listed, but has not been reached, the Town of Iowa reserves the right to reevaluate the minimum value considering the auction results, and to lower the minimum value if deemed fair and reasonable, or to relist the item. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana on this 9th day of May, 2022. Paul Hesse, Mayor ATTEST: Cynthia Mallett, Municipal Clerk It was moved by Gerald Guidry, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to approve Resolution 2022-05. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 2022-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF IOWA BOARD OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN TO BE SURPLUS TO THE TOWNS NEEDS AND DIRECTING DISPOSAL OF SAME. WHEREAS, the Town of Iowa has identified various items of town-owned property as being surplus junk and has determined it to be in the public interest to sale as junk metal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IOWA TOWN COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The following attached list of property declared surplus property and junk to the Town of Iowa 2. The Town of Iowa hereby deems the attached listed property as junk and will be sold at Pederson auction, to the highest bidder, in June, 2022. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana on this 9th day of May, 2022. Paul Hesse, Mayor ATTEST: Cynthia Mallett, Municipal Clerk It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Daniel Hennigan to approve Amendment #1 to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Town of Iowa for the service of providing animal control within the Town of Iowa and authorize Mayor Hesse to execute agreement. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Town of Iowa for the Summer Feeding Program. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor requested the Council to consider doing the summer program as they did a few years ago when they hired teachers to provide services in coordination with this program. He also suggested that breakfast be included with this program. He said it will be looked into and will be discussed at the June meeting. Mayor Hesse presented the proposed budget. Ordinance 2022-04, An Ordinance adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023 was introduced. He explained some of the assumptions in the proposed budget. Mayor Hesse discussed the additional benefits to employees he is including. He also talked about the increase in Sales Tax revenue and other forecasted revenues. He went through the budget and made explanations of certain budgeted accounts. He included his monthly financial report at this time. Mayor Hesse asked if anyone had any comments or questions. A citizen of Town of Iowa came forward. He stated he lived at 408 W. 1st Street. He stated that the drainage at the end of street was stopped up. Mayor Hesse said he would have someone take care of it. Also, he said, streetlight @ Thomson and 1st Street is out. Mayor Hesse said that Entergy was in the process of replacing the bulbs with LED lights and should be done in June. The gentleman reported the streetlight on the corner of W. 1st Street and Philbrick is completely gone. This has been since the hurricane and asked if it can be replaced. Mayor Hesse said he would look into it. With no further business, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to adjourn meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. ATTEST: Paul Hesse, Mayor Cynthia Mallett, MMC May 24 1t 1449965
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed proposals and will open same on: 1.Tuesday, June 7, 2022. 2.At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the second floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 3:00 P.M., Central Time Zone. 3.For Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Housing Stabilization Services (RFP-2022-HS-145) which may be utilized as part of a federal reimbursement grant (U.S. Department of the Treasury, Emergency Rental Assistance, Section 501 of Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, Dec. 27, 2020 and Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 21.023). 4.Request for Proposal documents may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieuparish.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieuparish.gov. 5.The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. 6.The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Proposer until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Contractor/Proposer is fully executed. 7.Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to Request for Proposal opening. 8.All sealed proposals must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: PROPOSAL FOR Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Housing Stabilization Services (RFP-2022-HS-145) KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent May 19,24 2t 1448720
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American Press
Lake Charles
May 24, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1.Thursday, June 16, 2022. 2.At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the second floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Central Time Zone (CTZ). 3.For the striping of various roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as CALCASIEU PARISH PROJECT NO. 22-105-1238. 4.Plans and specifications are available for electronic bidding through www.calcasieuparish.gov. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDS AND MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: This project requires mandatory electronic bidding and mandatory electronic bid submittals. All specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms. Electronic bidding requires the installation of the InfoTech Express Sign Tool and the generation of an InfoTech Digital ID for the business authorized signer. The bidder must submit request for Digital ID approval and activation prior to bid acceptance. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888-352-2439 between the hours of 6:00 AM 7:00 PM (CTZ) or via email at support@bidexpress.com. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. All bids must be submitted electronically. No paper bids will be accepted. 5.Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6.All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of an electronic bid bond as described in LSAR.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:X.701. Bid security shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid bond submission with and through the electronic bidding service. 7.The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2219. The successful bidder shall be required to have 5% or 10% retainage withheld from all payments. 8.Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LSA R.S. 38:2214. 9.The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 10.The public shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between the Parish and the Contractor is fully executed. 11.Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, except as may be extended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder. Tony Stelly, President Calcasieu Parish Police Jury May 17,24,31 3t 1445234
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