French Branch Pond Expansion – Construction of a New 47.77‑Acre Detention Pond (Bid # 26‑41‑2)

The French Branch Pond Expansion project calls for the design‑build construction of an approximately 47.77‑acre detention pond in Slidell, LA, including inlet/outlet concrete structures, subsurface drainage, rip‑rap, a permanent stone access road, extensive erosion‑control measures, and off‑site disposal of excavated material. The contract is a single‑prime, low‑bid award requiring a 5 % bid bond, a $150,000 road‑damage bond, and full compliance with Louisiana public‑work requirements. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 16 Sep 2026, submit questions by 22 Sep 2026, and deliver sealed or electronic bids by 01 Oct 2026. • Scope: excavation, concrete weirs, storm‑drain pipe, flap gates, rip‑rap, stone access road, erosion control, seeding, and related site work. • Procurement: Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form, 5 % bid security, $150 k road‑damage bond, mandatory pre‑bid meeting, no extensions noted. • Key dates: Pre‑bid 16 Sep 2026, Q&A deadline 22 Sep 2026, Addendum deadline 28 Sep 2026, Bid due 01 Oct 2026.