ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CENTRAL LOUISIANA REGIONAL PORT ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND MULTIMODAL CAPACITY   Separate sealed bids for the construction of ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND MULTIMODAL CAPACITY 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 Tuesday, May 5, 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, 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   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.   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.   Bidding documents shall 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. Bidders also have the option to obtain documents and submit bids electronically. Bidders seeking to submit bids electronically shall register online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. 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. 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.   Attention to Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Davis-Bacon Act), Section 3 (Low Income Resident Participation) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government, State of Louisiana, and all bonding and insurance requirements.   The Central Louisiana Regional Port is an equal opportunity employer.   Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate.   Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Central Louisiana Regional Port no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.   The successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered with the Federal System of Award (SAM) Registration Program prior to award of contract.  Date: April 2, 2026 /s/ Ben Russo Executive Director 12229296 4/8 4/15 4/22/26 ($1265.33)