ADVERTISEMENT

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

1. Wednesday, the 3rd day of June, 2026.

2. At the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:30 P.M., Central Time Zone (CT).

3. For the following: For the following: (1) Concrete Pipe and (2) Collection and Distribution Pipe & Fittings with unit prices effective from July 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026.

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@calca sieu.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 reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.

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. Minority owned firms, women owned businesses, and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

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

BID FOR

BID NUMBER

KRISTIE

CUMBERLAND,

CPPO, CPPB,

NIGP-CPP,

Purchasing Agent

May 14, 21 2t

2118516

Notice Cost- $130.00