ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Division 0 – Article 1
Invitation
 
Sealed bids will be received by the Ascension Parish Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana (P.O. Box 2392, Gonzales, Louisiana 70707), on July 30, 2019, until 2:00 pm and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for construction of the project described as follows:
 
Ascension Parish Fire Department – Fire Station #30
Training Room Addition
STATEMENT OF WORK:
A new 2,956 sf steel framed addition to the existing main fire station housing a training room and associated restrooms, offices, and a warming kitchen.
 
All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana.
 
Copies of Specifications, Bid Documents, Contract Documents and Construction Plans for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from Domain Architecture, 8316 Kelwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.  A plan deposit of $150.00 is required for each set of complete bidding documents requested.  No partial sets will be issued. If mailed sets are requested, add $30.00 non-refundable charge for each set for postage and handling
 
Where bids are to be received on forms furnished by the awarding authority, no contract documents shall be issued to anyone except a Licensed Contractor or his authorized Representatives.  In no event shall any documents for bidding be issued later than seventy-two hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids.
 
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his / her address, contractor’s state license number and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted.  If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Ascension Parish Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana (P.O. Box 2392, Gonzales, Louisiana 70707), mailed certified mail and must be received no later than the bid opening.
 
Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Owner/Architect, with their request for Contract Documents, Contract Documents deposit and evidence that they hold State License of proper classification and in full force and effect.
 
Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid, and shall be made payable to the Owner.
 
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids.
 
No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
 
All contractors are required to attend a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference which will be held at two (2) o’clock p.m. on July 18, 2019 at (14517 LA Hwy 73, Prairieville, LA 70769).    The architect/owner reserves the right to reject the bid submitted by any contractor who fails to attend the Pre-Bid Conference.
 
In addition to paper bids, electronic bids and electronic bid bonds for the following project will be downloaded by the Ascension Parish Purchasing Department.  Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted through www.centralauctonhouse.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline.   Beginning at 2:00 pm on July 30, 2019, all bids will be downloaded.  No bids are accepted after 2:00 pm.
 
All Addenda’s, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Withdrawal Notices will be posted online in addition to paper copies being distributed.  Construction proposal information may be accessed via the internet at www.centralauctionhouse.com .  Users must click on Login and create a New User Registration to view and download plans.  Once logged in, users must click on Ascension Parish Government to view current advertisement listings.  This listing is titled “Ascension Parish Fire Department - Fire Station #30 – Training Room Addition”.  Registered users will have access to view Project Information, submit a question concerning the project, and view the plans.  All project specific notices are found here.  It will be the responsibility of the Bidder to check for updates.  All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Architect for a response.
 
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) operates a toll free “Hotline” Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time.  Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should call 1-800-424-9071.  All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.
 
The Ascension Parish Government shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet.
 
The Parish of Ascension reserves the right to disqualify any Bid , response to a Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana.
 
 Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.
 
Ascension Parish Government
Kenny Matassa, Parish President