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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
 
Sealed proposals for labor and materials for the following project will be received by the Lake Charles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, 05/13/2025, in the Housing Authority Central Office Board Room at 800 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bids shall be either hand delivered or shall be sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested or submitted electronically online. No bids shall be submitted by facsimile transmission or FAX.
Prime Contractor shall submit bids for furnishing all labor and materials and performance of all work for the following project
 
LAKE CHARLES HOUSING AUTHORITY DEMOLITION – GRIENWICH VILLAGE
 
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available from Randy M Goodloe, AIA APAC, 725 Kirby Street,  Lake Charles, LA 70601, (337) 436-3036; [email protected], printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect.
 
Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification Building Construction.
All bids must be sealed and plainly marked with Contractor’s License Number on the outside of the envelope and will be publicly opened and read at the above designated place and time. No proposal may be withdrawn within thirty (30) calendar days after the above scheduled time of opening and the right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.
 
Bid Bond, equal to not less than five (5%) percent of the bid and made payable to the Lake Charles Housing Authority must accompany each bid. Performance Bond for the construction is required upon execution of the contract, equal to one hundred (100%) percent of said contract. The Lake Charles Housing Authority shall execute appropriate performance bond, Contract and all necessary documentation within thirty (30) days after acceptance of the Contractor.
Current prevailing wages apply. Bidder must show proof of insurance as required in the General and Special Conditions of the Specifications Requirements. The Contractor will be paid in draws, which are in accordance with the specifications with a 10% Retainage held for the 45-Day Lien Period. All payment applications must be submitted to the Architect and then to Lake Charles Housing Authority Modernization Coordinator for approval.
 
Bid related information may also be viewed online and electronic bids may be submitted online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/Category/97/HousingAuthorityofTheCityofLakeCharles .
 
Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 29, 2025, at 10:00am, at the office of the Architect, 725 Kirby St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
 
Run: Lake Charles American Press: April 15, April 22, and April 29, 2025.
 
 
S. Benjamin Taylor, Jr.
Executive Director
Lake Charles Housing Authority

Additional Notes/Requirements

This project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.