DOCUMENT 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders may submit Bids for Project as described in this
Document. Submit Bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
B. Project Identification:
HURRICANE IDA REPAIRS TO
ST. ELOI PARISH FOR THE DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX
COMMUNITY CENTER DEMOLITION
1335 Bayou Dularge Road
Theriot, Louisiana 70397
C. Owner:
Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
On behalf of St. Eloi Parish
2779 Highway 311
Schriever, Louisiana 70395
D. Architect:
Gossen-Holloway-Cortez
315 East Second Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Architects Beazley Moliere
300 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
E. Project Description: Project consists of:
1. The Project consists of the demolition and removal of existing Community Center Building and all associated foundations, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
due to severe damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Backfill subgrade with structural fill, compact, and fine grade as required. Scope of work includes approximately:
a. Demolition & removal of 9,334 sf Community Center.
b. Demolition & removal of 560 sf of paving.
F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
1. General Contract (all trades): For all labor, materials and equipment required to fully complete the Project entitled
2. HURRICANE IDA REPAIRS TO ST. ELOI FOR THE DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX COMMUNITY CENTER DEMOLITION 1335 BAYOU DULARGE ROAD
THERIOT, LOUISIANA 70397 in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING:
A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum Bids until the Bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider Bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders
issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
1. Bid Date: Tuesday August 6, 2024
2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.
3. Location: At the offices of:
Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
2779 Highway 311
Schriever, Louisiana 70395
B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
C. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at:
Gossen-Holloway-Cortez
315 East Second Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Telephone: (985) 447-9229
Dino Benoit ([email protected]).
1.3 BID SECURITY
A. Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond using the Owner’s form payable to Owner in, the amount of which shall be 5 percent of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates. Money Orders will not be accepted:
1.4 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
A. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract amount in accordance with the requirements of the Instructions to Bidders:
1.5 PREBID MEETING:
A. A Pre-Bid Conference for all Bidders will be held at St. Eloi Church, 1335 Bayou Dularge Road, Theriot, LA 70397 on Tuesday July 23 at 10:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime
Bidders are requested or required to attend.
1. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Pre-Bid Conference to Bidders' questions received up to and during conference.
1.6 DOCUMENTS
A. Complete Bid Documents for this Project are available in electronic form only. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the website or Architects Beazley Moliere (https://beazleymoliere.com/bidding-now/). All Bidders, Sub-Bidders and Vendors are required to register with a working email address in order to access and download the
Construction Documents. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders
are responsible for their own reproduction costs.
1.7 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Delete if no LDs A. Successful Bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall
complete the Work within One Hundred Eighty days (180) consecutive calendar days of the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, subject to such extensions as may be granted under Paragraph 8.3 Delays and Extensions of Time, in the General Conditions.
B. If Substantial Completion is achieved after expiration of the Contract date plus any approved extensions, reimbursement to the Owner for Liquidated Damages in the amount of fivehundred dollars ($500.00) per consecutive calendar day shall be assessed.
1.8 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
A. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for the classification of Building Construction. No Bid may
be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids, except under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2214.
1.9 GENERAL
A. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause.
B. The Proposal must be plainly marked in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Additional Notes/Requirements

The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following: 1. The Work consists of the demolition and removal of existing Community Center building and all associated foundations, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems due to severe damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Backfill subgrade with structural fill, compact, and fine grade as required. 2. Construction consists of the following: a. Demolition and removal of 9,334 sf Community Center. b. Demolition and removal of 769 sf of paving.