ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
 
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 
J.B. NACHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION (RPSB BID #62-24-14)
Separate sealed bids for J.B. NACHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION (RPSB Bid #62-24-14) will be received by the RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD at the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, 619 SIXTH
STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301, 11:30 a.m. (Central Time), on December 19, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. 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:
 
HOLLY & SMITH ARCHITECTS
100 E. Vermilion Street, Suite 406
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA   70501
(337) 279-2010
 
The Scope of Work Includes: Renovations and additions to the existing administrative office building and school entry. New additional paved parking, selective re-glazing of windows at the main classroom building. LED re-lamping of all interior lighting on campus, and total renovation of two restrooms in the main classroom building as indicated within the Bidding Documents.
 
Complete Bid Documents, (Drawings, Specifications & Addenda), can be obtained at www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for access.
 
Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. Refer to Instructions to Bidders.
Pursuant to L.R.S. 38:2212.E.(1) Bidders have the option to submit bids and bid bonds electronically. Electronic bids for this project may be submitted through Central Bidding at www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. To register, or for assistance with completing an e-bid, contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 or 866-570-9620.
 
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 L.R.S.
 
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. on December 10, 2024 at J.B. Nachman Elementary School, 4102 Wakefield Blvd. Alexandria, LA 71303Attendance at this conference is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
 
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.
 
Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218.
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 L.R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c).
 
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: MS. ELIZABETH DOMITE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
619 SIXTH STREET
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301
 
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