ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Bid # E-024
 
Sealed bids from contractors will be received by the Acadia Parish School Board office at 2402 North Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA  70526 until August 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for:
 
Richard Elementary- Pavilion and Restroom Building
Richard, LA 
 
Electronic bidding is available online at Central Bidding https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10607-acadia-parish-school-board.html
 
Contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers licensed under R.S. 37:2150-2164 may secure from the architect complete sets of bid documents upon the deposit of $75 for each set of contract documents.  Deposit for the first set of documents is refundable, additional sets are 50% refundable within 10 days after receipt of bids.  Contractors will be responsible for all shipping costs. 
 
All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equal to 5% of the base bid plus all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier’s check, written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and payable to the Acadia Parish School Board.  If a Bid Bond is used, it must meet the requirements according to R.S. 38:2218.
 
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service list and complying with R.S. 38:2219.  The bond shall not be accepted if written for an amount exceeding the amount listed in the treasury financial management service list.  The bond shall be countersigned by a person who is under contract with the Surety Company or bond issuer as an agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this state and who is residing in this state.
 
Project is classified as a general construction project and requires that the bidders certify that they meet all licensing requirements of this state and are currently licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164.
NOTE: This bid is for a Davis Bacon prevailing wage project.
 
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM at Richard Elementary School
 
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after receipt of bids.  In compliance with the guidelines of R.S. 38:2214 (B) (1), the owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids with just cause.
 
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                  Superintendent                                                                                 Aug 3, 10, and 17, 2023