ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ENGLAND ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

RED RIVER BIOCHAR SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Separate sealed bids for the construction of Red River Biochar Site Improvements will be received by the England Economic & Industrial Development District at 1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the England Economic and Industrial Development District, 1611 Arnold Drive Building 1803, Alexandria, LA 71303.

The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:

MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC.

TELEPHONE

(318) 448-0888

100 ENGINEER PLACE

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303

Bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable, or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the Advertisement. Any requests for bidding documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the office of the Engineer or www.centralauctionhouse.com.

Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidders maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individuals authority to bind the surety.

Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B.

Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically. Bidders seeking to submit bids electronically shall register online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Bidders choosing to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Central Auction House. Additionally, contractors shall obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by the bid security and power-of-attorney required by this solicitation.

Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow procedures as established by Central Auction House. Proper and timely submission of an electronic bid is the responsibility of the Bidder. Bidders are encouraged to complete the electronic bid documents in advance of bid closing. Late bids due to malfunction of internet infrastructure, certificate service providers, electronic bid bond providers, or other interruptions shall not be accepted. The Owner is not responsible for damages, lost revenue, etc., for bids not timely received due to malfunctions or breakdown of the either the internet or the electronic bidding service. Telephone or facsimile bids are invalid and shall not receive consideration. The owners electronic address is kwells@englandairpark.org

Date: September 22, 2026

/s/ Ralph Hennessey Executive Director

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