ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS   ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AEX TERMINAL SEATING   Separate sealed bids for Seating for the AEX Terminal will be received by the England Economic and Industrial Development District at 1611 Arnold Drive, Building 1803, Alexandria, LA 71303, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 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 shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer for no charge or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the Advertisement. 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 bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. 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. 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, bidders shall obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. 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 owner’s electronic address is kwells@englandair park.org. Date: October 30, 2025 /s/ Ralph Hennessey Executive Director 11/5, 11/12/25 ($118.40)