SECTION 00100

ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TIOGA HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL COMPLEX

RPSB Bid #17-31

Separate sealed bids for Tioga High School Softball Complex (RPSB Bid # 17-31) will be received by the RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD in the Purchasing Dept (2nd Floor of the School Board Central Office - 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301), until 2:00 P.M. (Central Time), on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Board Room of the Central Office. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following location:

MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC.

100 ENGINEER PLACE

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303

(318) 448-0888

CD copies of the bidding documents 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.

Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212.E.(1) Bidders have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically. To view bids, download and receive plans and specifications, and bid notices by email, Bidders will need to register with Central Bidding at www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. If you need help registering, or need help with completing an e-bid, please call Central Bidding at 225-8100-4814 or Toll Free at 866-570-9620 seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Fees may be associated with the use of this site.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10 A.M. on August 24, 2017 in the Board Room at the Rapides Parish School Board, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana. Attendance at this conference is mandatory and bids shall be accepted only from Contractors that attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in R.S. 38:2219.A.(1)(a), (b) and (c).

Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.

Bidder shall show the Contractor’s license number and name of the project on the Bid envelope as required by Louisiana Revised Statues 37:2163.A.(1). AB - 2

In accordance with in R.S. 38:2215.A., no Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTN: MR. NASON AUTHEMENT,

SUPERINTENDENT

619 SIXTH STREET

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301

PLEASE PUBLISH THREE (3) TIMES:

Friday, August 4, 2017

Friday, August 11, 2017

Friday, August 18, 2017