Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 9524704

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m.Thursday, July 10, 2008, opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 9524704

Franklin Facility Warehouse
Center Section Roof Replacement

Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is the re-roofing of the middle section of the Franklin Facility Warehouse Building, including the removal of existing built up roofing down to existing lightweight concrete deck. All work is to be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from the Murray Architects, 131 Ormond Center Court, Destrehan, LA 70047, Phone (985)764-7275 upon deposit of $ 50.00 for each set of documents.   Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of the documents as stated above.

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.   In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing bids and be guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor=s name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor=s license number.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier=s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety=s agency or attorney-in-fact.   Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A B rating in the latest printing of the A.M. 2006.

Best's Key Rating Guide.    If surety qualified by virtue of its Best=s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders= surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best=s Key Rating Guide.   The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.   No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. 

Bids shall be accepted from Contractor's who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).   No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.   Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.   If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders= surplus as shown by surety=s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.    However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A B rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best=s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders= surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best=s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders= surplus as shown by surety=s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.   The Bond shall be signed by the surety=s agent or attorney-in-fact.  

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of the Disadvantages Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBE-owned businesses is available through the District=s Compliance Department. Contact Nina Herbert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE TIMES PICAYUNE:    June 12, 2008, June 18, 2008, June 23, 2008

 F.F.R.R.  PURCHASE ORDER NO. 9524704

Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 9579903

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., June 19, 2008 opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 9579903

HURRICANE KATRINA DAMAGE REPAIRS
NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT
HANGAR BUILDING NO. 101
REPAIRS TO THE METAL ROOFING

Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is repairs to the existing Metal roofing of Hangar Building No. 101.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from the ECM Consultants, Inc., 4409 Utica St., Ste 200, Metairie, LA 70006 Phone (504)  885-4080 upon deposit of Fifty $ 50.00 for each set of documents.   Deposit on the first two sets re fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.   Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.  

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Mandatory Conference at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2008, in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue.   

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.   In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner.   Envelopes containing bids and be guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor’s name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor’s license number.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.   Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide.    If surety qualified by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide.   The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.   No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. 

Bids shall be accepted from Contractor’s who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of General Contractors.  Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).   No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.   Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.   If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.    However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.   The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.  

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBE-owned businesses is available through the District’s Compliance Department. Contact Nina Hebert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE TIMES PICAYUNE:    May 19, 28, June 4, 2008

PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9579903

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE:           May 20, 2008

PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9579903

Please send affidavit to cover this ad and indicate purchase order number on invoice.

Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 9539701

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008, opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 9539701
Lakefront Playground Tot Lots 1-4 Repairs

Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is the renovations/repairs of the interior and exterior of listed facilities. Work shall include but not be limited to the following: removal and replacement of existing roof, roof structure, electrical, painting, interior finishes, and electrical.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from the Murray Architects, 131 Ormond Center Court, Destrehan, LA 70047, Phone (985)764-7275 upon deposit of $ 50.00 for each set of documents.   Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of the documents as stated above.

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2008, in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.   In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing bids and be guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor's name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor's license number.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact.   Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A B rating in the latest printing of the A.M. 2006.

Best's Key Rating Guide.    If surety qualified by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders= surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide.   The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.   No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. 

Bids shall be accepted from Contractor's who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).   No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.   Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.   If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders= surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.    However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A B rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders= surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders= surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.   The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.  

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of the Disadvantages Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBE-owned businesses is available through the District's Compliance Department. Contact Nina Herbert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE TIMES PICAYUNE:    April 17, 22, and 30, 2008

LAKEFRONT PLAYGROUNDS  PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9539701

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE:  April 22, 2008

LAKEFRONT PLAYGROUNDS  PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9539701

Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 29711

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday May 6, 2008, opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 29711

SEN. TED HICKEY BRIDGE
DAMAGE REPAIRS TO NORTHEAST
END OF BRIDGE FENDER SYSTEM

Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is the select demolition of damaged timber waler beams, timber spacers, and timber braces along with damaged timber pilings. Damaged timber pilings are to be pulled. Also included in the work is the installation of new 75 foot timber pilings with new timber walers and associated braces.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from the office of Burk - Kleinpeter, Inc., 4176 Canal St., New Orleans, La. 70119 Phone ( 504 )  486-5901 upon deposit of $ 30.00 for each set of documents.   Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.   Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.   

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. on April 22, 2008, in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue.   

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.   In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner.   Envelopes containing bids and the guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor’s name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor’s license number.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.   Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. 2008.

Best’s Key Rating Guide.    If surety qualified by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide.   The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.   No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. 

Bids shall be accepted from Contractor’s who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Marine Construction or Heavy Construction.  Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).   No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.   Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.   If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.    However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.   The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.  

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBE-owned businesses is available through the District’s Compliance Department. Contact Nina Hebert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE TIMES PICAYUNE:    April 3,2008, April 8, 2008, April 16,2008

PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 29711

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE:  April 3,2008

PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 29711

Please send affidavit to cover this ad and indicate purchase order number on invoice.

Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 9560006

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2008, opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 9560006


O.L.D. PROJECT NO. 9560006
HURRICANE KATRINA DAMAGE REPAIRS
SOUTHSHORE HARBOR FLOATING PIERS
AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Bids received after the above-specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is repair to the existing floating docks, resetting the floating docks on the existing guide piles and repairs to various navigation aids.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from Hartman Engineering, Inc., 527 W. Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065. Complete sets of drawings and contract documents may be obtained upon payment of seventy-five ($75.00) dollars per set.
Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all bona fide prime bidders upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday_, _April 8, 2008. The meeting will be held at the Conference Room of the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities pursuant to the law.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check made payable to the Board of Commissioners of the Orleans Levee District in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing bids and bid guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor's name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor's license number.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract.

Sureties will be required to meet qualifications set forth in the contract documents.

No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, nor for at least forty-five (45) days thereafter.

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBEowned businesses is available through the District’s Compliance Department. Contact Nina
Hebert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.
.......................................................................................................................

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE: March 17, 26, April 2, 2008
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9560006

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE: March 26, 2008
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9560006

Invitation to Bid PROJECT NO. 9540002 & 9550402

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2008, opened and publicly read aloud for:

OLD PROJECT NO. 9540002

Hurricane Katrina Damage Repairs
Lake Vista Community Center
Orleans Marina Harbor Office Building

Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered.

Included in the work is the renovations/repairs of the interior and exterior of listed facilities. Work shall include but not be limited to the following: removal and replacement of existing roof, roof structure, electrical, painting, interior finishes, and electrical.

Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from the Murray Architects, 131 Ormond Center Court, Destrehan, LA 70047, Phone (985)764-7275 upon deposit of $ 50.00 for each set of documents.   Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of the documents as stated above.

Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.   In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner.   Envelopes containing bids and be guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor’s name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor’s license number.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.   Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. 2006.

Best’s Key Rating Guide.    If surety qualified by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide.   The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.   No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. 

Bids shall be accepted from Contractor’s who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).   No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.   Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.   If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.    However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.   The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.  

The Orleans Levee District encourages, to the extent feasible, participation by minority and woman-owned businesses in all bids and proposals for goods and services. It also encourages the structuring of major projects into categories which may be commensurate with the capabilities of the Disadvantages Business Enterprises, and actively encourages major prime contractors to provide opportunities for these businesses to become involved as subcontractors. A list of certified DBE-owned businesses is available through the District’s Compliance Department. Contact Nina Herbert-Marchand at (504) 286-3100, ext. 1008 or via email at nmarchand@orleanslevee.com for information. The goal for participation is 16%.
 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE TIMES PICAYUNE:    January 22, 30, and February 7, 2008

L.V.C.C.  PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9540002
O.M.  HARBOR OFFICE BUILDING PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9550402

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE:  January 30, 2008

L.V.C.C.  PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9540002
O.M.  HARBOR OFFICE BUILDING PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 9550402