BID REQUIREMENTS
 
Former Moosa Memorial Hospital
June 30, 2022
 
Bid Submission: To receive consideration, Bids shall be made in accordance with the following instructions:
 
Bidders are to be submitted electronically via Central Bidding www.centralbidding.com before 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered. Hand delivered, emailed or fax copies will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened at Acadian Medical Center, 3501 Highway 190, East Eunice, LA 70535 in the Acadian Room.
 
Addenda’s: If necessary addendum will be provided. Addenda will be posted on Central Bidding. Last day for questions will be on Tuesday, August 2, 2022  by 12:00 p.m.. Final addendum will post on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 by 3:00 p.m..  All questions are to be made in writing and submitted to Dustin Viviano with Ritter Consulting Engineers.
 
Print Dates:       Sunday, July 10, 2022
                        Sunday, July 17, 2022
                        Sunday, July 24, 2022
 
If you have any questions, please call Dustin Viviano at 337/984-8498 (O) or 337/316-5871 (C).
 
Former Moosa Memorial Hospital
400 Moosa Boulevard, Eunice, LA  70535
 
This project consists of the Abatement of former Hospital
 
Completion Time:  The bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this contract upon receipt of Notice to Proceed letter from the owner within _60_ calendar days.
 
A Corporate Resolution & Bid Bond must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
 
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held at former Moosa Memorial Hospital 400 Moosa Blvd., Eunice, LA  70535 at _10:00 a.m. July 27th, 2022__.   All prospective bidders shall be advised that attendance at the pre-bid conference is MANDATORY.  Bids will be received and opened only from bidders who attended the mandatory pre-bid conference.  While not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that Prime contractors have their subcontractors attend the pre-bid.
 
The contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies, which appear on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Circular 570, licensed to do business in the state of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purposes stated and subject to the owner’s approval:
 
1.  BID BOND:  A “Bid Guarantee” equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified.
 
2.  PERFORMANCE BOND:  A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the contractor’s faithful performance of the contract.
 
3.  PAYMENT BOND:  A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract.
 
Complete Bidding Documents provided by Abatement Designer, Ritter Consulting Engineers, 2014 West Pinhook, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-8498 are available in electronic form on www.centralbidding.com. Prospective Bidders are cautioned that the failure to obtain Bid Documents from the Abatement Designer as set forth above or notify the Abatement Designer 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. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Abatement Designer at:
 
Ritter Consulting Engineers Ltd.
2014 W. Pinhook Rd. Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70508
Telephone: 337-984-8498
Fax: 337-984-8576
E-mail: [email protected]
 
The bidder certifies that he meets all Licensing requirements of the state of Louisiana and is duly & currently licensed under the La.R.S.37:2150.1through 2164 of the state of Louisiana.
 
A preference in favor of Louisiana Bidders may be applied by Owner in accordance with the La.R.S.38:2225 as amended.