ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

CENTRAL LOUISIANA REGIONAL PORT

PORTABLE MULTIMODAL TRANSLOADING EQUIPMENT

FIXED WEIGHT HOPPER

Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Portable Multimodal Transloading Equipment Fixed Weight Hopper will be received by the Central Louisiana Regional Port at the office of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303, until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, December 10, 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 Central Louisiana Regional Port c/o Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 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 on a USB flash drive 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 bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the office of the Engineer or www.centralauctionhouse.com.

A bid security is not required.

Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.

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 the required procedures as established by Central Bidding. 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, 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 either the internet or the electronic bidding service. Telephone or facsimile bids are invalid and shall not receive consideration.

It is the policy of the Central Louisiana Regional Port to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. Any firm qualifying under this solicitation is encouraged to submit bids/proposals.

In an effort to encourage and enhance economic development, all bidders and proposers are encouraged to make good faith efforts to subcontract a portion of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, which for purposes of this solicitation shall be considered DBEs, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 26. DBEs are deemed individuals who are rebuttably presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. These individuals include: Women, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Asian-Indian Americans.

This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budgets Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022.

Date: October 28, 2026

/s/ Ben Russo

Executive Director

12760731 11/6 11/13 11/20/26 ($1339.31)