ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
                                                                             
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
 
ARTHUR F. SMITH MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS
 (RPSB BID #62-24-18)
 
Separate sealed bids for ARTHUR F. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL (RPSB Bid # 62-24-18) will be received by the RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD at the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, 619 SIXTH STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301, until 2:00 P.M. (Central Time), on May 9th, 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:
 
AQ STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE
115 EAST MAIN STREET
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA  70501
337-235-8016
 
The Scope of Work Includes:  The project involves constructing a new middle school classroom building with a new library and administration offices, including renovating existing classrooms, and carrying out necessary demolition, site construction, and site utility work.
 
Copies of the bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of AQ Studios Architecture upon deposit of $640.00 for each set of documents; or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the advertisement.  The deposit on the first set of documents furnished to bonafide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.  On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.
 
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 10:00 a.m. on April 30th, 2024 at the project site, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet Academy 3100 Jones, Alexandria, Louisiana. Attendance 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
 
 
PLEASE PUBLISH THREE (3) TIMES:
FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH
FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH
FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH