SECTION 00100
 
ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
                                                                             
Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works (herein referred to as the "Owner") by virtue and in conformity with the provisions of Act 70 of the 1946 Regular Session of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Parish of Plaquemines – will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
 
EXTERIOR SHELL REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO
WOODLAWN FIRE STATION
PPG Project No 23-01-01A
7139 Highway 39 #202
Braithwaite, Louisiana 70040
Work includes:
 
This Project involves but is not limited to the repairs and upgrades to the exterior shell of the existing hurricane damaged fire station structure, including, repair to existing exterior damaged building components, new exterior paving, new replacement exterior doors and frames, new roll up entry door, new pre-finished metal wall panels, new metal exterior stairs and mechanical platform, new gutters and downspouts, acrylic roof re-coating, exterior window openings, exterior upgrades to the site utilities, septic system, new fire line for future building sprinkler system, mechanical equipment and other building repairs and code upgrades as included in bid documents including all associated structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical modifications.
 
Proposals shall be addressed to the Parish of Plaquemines, and delivered to the office of the Department of Engineering located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Bldg. 500, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 no later than 10:00 a.m., on the 5th day of November, 2024. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on the 5th day of November, 2024, in the Conference Room at the Plaquemines Parish Government Office of Engineer and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Bldg. 500, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. 
 
"Complete Bidding Documents for this project are being distributed in electronic form on behalf of the Owner by Central Bidding (centralbidding.com) Printed copies are not available from the Owner or Architect. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. No Deposit will be collected for the drawings or will money returned to unsuccessful bidders to reimburse the expense of purchasing plans.
 
 
Bids for this project may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com.
 
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Plaquemines Parish Government Office of Engineer and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Bldg. 500, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. 
 
Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212 E.(I) and 38:2212.1 (B)(4) vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds, electronically.  To view bidding documents, download, and receive bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register with Central Bidding at centralbidding.com. If you need help registering or with completing an e-bid, please call Central Auction House at 833-412-5717.
 
Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA License R.S. 37:2150-2164, Building Construction.   Other license classifications may, at the option of the Owner, be considered based upon a thorough review of the Contractor’s past experience.  The bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope submitting the bid.
 
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
 
In accordance with R.S. 38:2212B(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 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 Treasury Circular 570.
 
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
 
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish of Plaquemines no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
 
PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT
BY:  W. Keith Hinkley,  PARISH PRESIDENT
Published Dates:
October 8, 2024
October 15, 2024
October 22, 2024

Additional Notes/Requirements

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Plaquemines Parish Government Office of Engineer and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Bldg. 500, Belle Chasse, LA 70037.