ADVERTISEMENT

The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on:

1. Thursday, the 29th day of August 2024.

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 2:00 P.M., Central Time Zone.

3. For the following: One (1) 2024 or newer One and a Half Ton Extended Cab Long Wheelbase Dually Pick-Up Truck with Mounted Sign Body for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works.

4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORMS or Electronic Bid Forms. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov.

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 of the State.

6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury/Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214(B). 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. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

7. Bids may be held by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award.

8. Official action on this bid will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury within forty-five (45) days.

9. All paper bids MUST be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope:

BID FOR

SPECIFY BID

NUMBER

KRISTIE

CUMBERLAND,

CPPB, CPPO,

NIGP-CPP,

Purchasing Agent

Aug 7, 14 2t

1863520