PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
(LDEQ CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND)
Separate sealed bids for the construction of Sewer System Improvements will be received by the Village of Elizabeth, at the office of the Engineer, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 until 2:00p.m. local time on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 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 Village of Elizabeth, c/o: MML&H, 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 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 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.
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.
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 received. In accordance with R.S. 38:2215D, Bidders may not withdraw their bid within one hundred twenty (120) 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.
Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.
This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022.
This contract is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DOL 29 CFR Part 5), as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
The following Federal requirements are applicable to this contract: 1) Presidential Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432; Women’s and Minority Business Enterprise 2) Presidential Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension 3) Presidential Executive Order 13202, as amended by E.O. 13208, Preservation of Open Competition 4) The following three clauses are included in the contract documents by reference to satisfy the federal cross cutting laws: i)Equal Opportunity Clause: 40 CFR PART 8, 1-7 ii)Historical Preservation Clause: 36 CFR PART 800 iii)Endangered Species Clause: Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE BID OPENING.
Date: 3/19/2024
/s/ Mandy Green, Mayor
(PUBLISH: MARCH 28, 2024; APRIL 4 & 11, 2024)3T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking:
CERTIFIED
APPLICANTS
FOR ALL POSITIONS
Send applications to
stephanie.perry@apsb.us
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
(PUBLISH: APRIL 4, 2024)1T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
TITLE I COORDINATOR
Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Education
2. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
3. Ability to communicate effectively and work
collaboratively
4. Other criteria established by the Board
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months , Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
START DATE: July 1, 2024
Application Requirements: Letter of application, resume and teaching certificate should be submitted through the following website: https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=258
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 9, 2024
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists in the organization of a district-wide Title I Program in cooperation with the Title I Director.
2. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the E-Grant/Super App in collaboration with district personnel to assure its timely submittal.
3. Attends conferences and meetings to keep current on Title I laws, regulations, and guidance requirements.
4. Manages Title I documentation through the review and approval process in CRATE.
5. Develops and monitors Title I paraprofessionals in acquiring professional development opportunities and continuing education hours.
6. Conducts observations of paraprofessionals concerning the educational needs, interventions, and progress of Title I students.
7. Participates in district-level leadership team meetings and planning (as appropriate).
8. Generates summary reports of the annual district needs assessment.
9. Supports schools in the implementation of Title I, Part A and ESEA federal mandates. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to Title I.
10. Provides technical assistance and support to Title I schools in the district.
11. Assists with development of the District and School Family and Community Engagements teams as the Title I Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.
12. Organizes an annual district-level family and community engagement meeting and assists principals with school-level family and community engagement meetings.
13. Ensures implementation of school-level family and community engagement programs for Title I.
14. Prepares and submits annual program evaluation reports for Family Engagement.
15. Coordinates with the Family Liaison, at the Allen Parish Learning Center, to provide academic assistance to Title I and Homeless families and students.
16. Gathers and disseminates Title I information/resources to district staff and parents.
17. Assists in the development and monitors APSB’s Grow Your Own program to support recruitment and retention of APSB teachers and paraprofessionals.
18. Performs related work as required or assigned.
(PUBLISH: MARCH 28, 2024; APRIL 4, 2024)2T