PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
ARPA/WSP WATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS (REBID)
Separate sealed bids for the construction of the ARPA/WSP Water Well Improvements project will be received by the Village of Elizabeth, at the office of the Engineer, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., located at 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, LA 71303 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, January 4, 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 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
Bidding documents on a USB flash drive for the project 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 five (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.
Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.
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.
Date: 11/15/2023
/s/ Mandy Green
Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NW ALLEN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT
MEETING
November 13, 2023
The regular meeting of the NW Allen Parish Waterworks District was called to order at 5:30pm, on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Water District Office by Charles Morrow. A prayer was given by Charles Morrow. The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated.
Present: Charles Morrow, Shirley Stanton, Josh Thompson, Dustin Kisting, and Penny Johnson
Absent: Don Dowies and Joy Williams
Guests: Glenn Turner, Meyers, Meyers, Lecroix, & Hixon, and J. Hardy Andrews, Foley & Judell, LLP
Operator’s Report: Dustin Kisting reported that Griner Drilling Company sent us an estimate on repairing the #2 booster pump. The Board had already voted to get the pump fixed.
He discussed getting another VDF for our north tower well. This will alternate pumping water every other day into the North Tower Storage Tank & the Fairview Storage Tank. The estimate is $7,500. He also stated that the clocks don’t work on the Instrument panel at the Fairview well. Shirley Stanton made a motion to buy another VDF with the contingency that we get a warranty. Josh Thompson seconded. All agreed. Dustin received a text message that we get a one-year warranty.
He reported that Griner Drilling will come out and check both wells, change the packing around the shafts, grease, check the production, etc. for $650 per well. Joshua Thompson made a motion to get Griner to come. Shirley Stanton seconded. All agreed.
He presented the estimates on getting our door facings scraped and repainted, the rotten wood replaced, and getting overhangs for both doors. The Board chose treated wood instead of metal. Adam Johnson estimated $2,300 for treated wood. Joshua Thompson made the motion to accept Adam Johnson’s bid. Shirley Stanton seconded. All agreed.
Dustin suggested that the Board ask our substitute operator, David Briscoe, to come work for a week once a month when needed, to locate unused meters. The Board agreed.
Dustin proposed that the Board ask Mike Smith Construction to come when needed, to put in the radio-read meters that we have already bought, possibly 25 at a time. Joshua Thompson made a motion to have Mike Smith Construction come when needed.
Dustin told the Board of possible needs for applying for the CWEF and LGAP Grants. One need is to repair or replace some of our shut-off valves that have frozen or broken.
He explained that he is checking on prices and paint costs to paint our motors and pipes at both wells. Parts were sanded and painted last year, but not with the correct paint.
New Business: We discussed getting bids for our old generator. Glenn Turner suggested that we get a new motor for the generator and use it at the North Tower.
J. Hardy Andrews presented two Resolutions to the Board, concerning the water filter’s project. Charles Morrow made a motion to pass the Preliminary Resolution. Shirley Stanton seconded. All agreed. The Board had a roll call vote on each resolution.
Preliminary Resolution
Charles Morrow: Yay
Shirley Stanton: Yay
Josh Thompson: Yay
Bond Resolution
Charles Morrow: Yay
Shirley Stanton: Yay
Josh Thompson: Yay
The Office Manager told the Board about using a collection agency to recoup former customer’s unpaid water bills.
Old Business: The Office Manager updated the Board on the progress with the Servline Leak Protection. The protection will start on December 1, 2023, and be included on the December water bills that will be mailed out on November 27, 2023.
The Office Manager updated the Board on the progress with bank drafts. The first bank drafts will be taken out of signed-up customer’s bank accounts, on December 11, 2023. Water bills will state that if a customer has a Bank Draft.
Office Manager Report: There were 579 active customers during the month of October.
The October ending bank balance for the Operating Account was $29,594.12.
Shirley Stanton made the motion to adjourn. Josh Thompson seconded. All agreed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on December 11, 2023.
Joy Williams, President
Attest by:/s/
Penny M. Johnson, Office Manager
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
1-Full Day (7 hr.)
Cafeteria Tech for
OAKDALE ELEMENTARY
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED Certificate.
2. Quantity food service experience.
3. Demonstrates aptitude for successful
performance of all job responsibilities as
assigned by proper authority.
4. Excellent physical and mental health.
(Pre-employment physicals are required.)
5. Copy of high school diploma or GED
certificate must be attached to
application
Salary: Starting Pay $15,972/year
(178/178 days) ($12.82/hour starting pay)
Status of Employments: 9 months (178 days)
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Employment Effective:
Monday, January 8, 2024
Special Requirements: Interviews will be
conducted on December 14, 2023 at the
Allen Parish School Board office
APPLY:
Allen Parish School Board Office
1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C
Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
(PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 30, 2023; DECEMBER 7, 2023)2T