Bid Results for 11 Statewide Projects Released by the Louisiana Department of Transportation

Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) stated on October 27, 2022, that 11 projects around the state have recently accepted bids. Eleven contractors submitted apparent low bids totaling $91.4 million.

“This second letting of October will yield several more improvement projects throughout the state,” said LADOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. “We have several major projects to replace bridges and rehabilitate existing pavement in different parts of the state. Projects such as these will result in easier commutes and improved safety for motorists going about their daily lives.”

The following are the projects and their apparent low bids:

Bridge Replacement and Repair:

• Replacement of bridges along LA 534 and LA 534-S between LA 2 and Haynesville in Claiborne Parish: $18,221,992.40
• Replacement of creek and relief bridges on LA 151 in Lincoln and Union parishes: $10,944,469.50
• Replacement of Boeuf River Bridge on LA 132 in Richland Parish: $6,392,865.80

Pavement/ Overlay:

• Kansas Ln. extension at U.S. 165 in Ouachita Parish: $17,725,486.80
• Milling, patching, overlay, and drainage on LA 3276 between U.S. 171 and I-49 in DeSoto Parish: $14,326,213.85
• Various roadway overlays in Ascension Parish: $3,797,650.23
• Overlay and drainage on LA 450 between LA 38 and Mississippi state line in Washington Parish: $3,494,810.97
• Milling, patching, and overlay on U.S. 167 between Donahue Ferry Rd. and U.S. 165 in Rapides Parish: $10,494,249.82
• Milling, patching, overlay, and drainage on Post Oak Rd. between Burton St. and Aubrianna Ln. in Calcasieu Parish: $4,143,343.92

Other:

• Crossing surface reconstruction of Union Pacific RR on LA 1 at Evergreen Rd. in Iberville Parish: $1,141,879.70
• Construction of sidewalks, handicapped curb ramps, and drainage along LA 40 in Tangipahoa Parish: $694,290.83

LADOTD indicated that when project bids are received, an "apparent low bidder" is identified, however, the process of completing and awarding the contract takes approximately 30 days. Bids that fall outside of a specified range are usually subjected to a more thorough evaluation. LADOTD monitors bid price increases caused by supply chain and workforce concerns. Following a review, LADOTD may decide to re-bid the project.

Road/bridge conditions, the urgency of improvements, type/volume of traffic, crash records, unforeseeable emergencies that caused damage, and several other considerations are utilized to prioritize construction projects.