ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 
Separate sealed bids will be received by Council on Aging St. Tammany at 72060 Ramos Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 for the COAST New Lacombe Facility on the 1st day of June, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  (Time shall be established by the clock at the referenced address), at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
 
Complete Bidding Documents provided by the Architect, MSH ARCHITECTS, LLC, 229 EAST KIRKLAND STREET, COVINGTON, LA 70433, 985-898-0303 are available in electronic form and can be downloaded at no cost by emailing [email protected] and are also available at  www.centralbidding.com. Printing costs from the electronic download of documents are the responsibility of the prospective bidder. Bid documents should be obtained through MSH ARCHITECTS, LLC or at  www.centralbidding.com. Prospective Bidders are cautioned that the failure to obtain Bid Documents from the Architect as set forth above or notify the Architect of an intention to Bid could prevent the Prospective Bidder from receiving additional information, updates or addenda that may be issued concerning bidding on this Project.
 
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders.
 
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.
 
No bid may be withdrawn except as provided for by law.
 
Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor’s Licensing Law, La. R.S. 37:2150.1 through 2164, as amended.
 
Preference may be given to materials, supplies and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana in accordance with law.
 
The Owner reserves the right, in accordance with law, to reject any and all bids.
 
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on the 17th day of May, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. through a video conference meeting. Bidders are strongly urged to attend and participate in the conference. Details for video conference can be found in Section 00 2113 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Article 2.
 
Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212 A(1)(f)(i). Please find bid-related materials and place electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com.
 
Print Dates:        
 
May 3, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 17, 2023