Bid #LPN-624131. Contact: (318) 448-0888. Columbia Caldwell Watchman, Columbia, Louisiana. The East Columbia Water District is seeking bids for the construction of Water Main Replacements in Columbia, LA. Bids are due by 10:30 a.m. local time on July 9. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).
The East Columbia Water District is seeking bids for the construction of Water Main Replacements in Columbia, LA. Bids are due by 10:30 a.m. local time on July 9, 2026. Prime bidders must obtain bid documents directly from the engineer. Bid security of 5% is required, and successful bidders will need performance and payment bonds.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EAST COLUMBIA WATER DISTRICT WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS Separate sealed bids for the construction of Water Main Replacements Project will be received by the East Columbia Water District, 190 Tank St, Columbia, LA 71418. until 10:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the East Columbia Water District, 190 Tank St, Columbia, LA 71418. 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. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Engineer. Bids received from Contractors utilizing any other Bidding Document source will be returned unopened. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder's maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier's 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 individual's authority to bind the surety. The contract is to be financed in whole or in part by bonds which are required to be sold after receipt of bids, or by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are receive
Columbia Caldwell Watchman (Louisiana Public Notice) issued this water line and distribution opportunity in Columbia, Louisiana, referenced as solicitation number LPN-624131. It was published on June 24, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. Questions can be directed to (318) 448-0888.
Columbia Caldwell Watchman (Louisiana Public Notice) in Columbia, Louisiana is using this solicitation to procure water main work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a water main solicitation in Louisiana are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Louisiana so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Columbia Caldwell Watchman (Louisiana Public Notice)'s exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to (318) 448-0888 before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Columbia Caldwell Watchman (Louisiana Public Notice) should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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