The Parish of St. Charles, hereby advertises bids for construction of St. Charles Parish Courthouse AHU-5 HVAC System Replacement as follows:

Owner: St. Charles Parish

Project Title: St. Charles Parish Courthouse AHU-5 HVAC System Replacement

Project No.: GB-AC-0220

Principal Work Location:  15045 River Road, Hahnville, LA 70057

Description of Basic Work:
 
1. Asbestos abatement to properly remove and dispose of portions of HVAC ductwork that were found to have asbestos seam tape.
2. Replacement of existing air handling unit AHU-5 including ductwork distribution, air terminal units, diffusers, components and accessories.  Work includes selective demolition and replacement of electrical and control power conduit and wiring.
3. Replacement of existing ceiling lay-in tiles and support framing, components and accessories with new.
4. Replacement of existing floor carpet, components and accessories with new carpet and vinyl tile throughout.
5. Replacement of data communication wiring and devices.  Work includes selective demolition and replacement of electrical and control power conduit and wiring.

Bids:  Separate sealed Bids will be received by the ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL RECORDS OFFICE, Parish of St. Charles, 15045 River Road, Courthouse 3rd Floor, Hahnville, 
Louisiana, 70057, either by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, or hand delivered, or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 22, 2021.  Promptly thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of the St. Charles Parish Court House, 2nd Floor.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids in accordance with the Public Bid Law, and to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids.

Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings) are available to Contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide 
suppliers of materials and equipment for purchase and/or review at the office of the Engineer for the contract, Huseman & Associates, LLC. 3501 N. Causeway Blvd. Ste. 710 Metairie, LA 70002.

Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre-Bid Conference to discuss the scope of the project and the requirements of the Bidding and Contract Documents will be held on March 9, 2021 at 10:00 
a.m. the St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 3rd Floor Reception Area, 15045 River Rd., Hahnville, Louisiana.  Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is Mandatory.

Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond.  If the bid is submitted electronically and a certified or cashier’s check is used for bid bond, then the actual check shall be delivered to the ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL RECORDS OFFICE, Parish of St. Charles, 15045 River Road, Courthouse 3rd Floor, Hahnville, Louisiana, 70057. Electronic bids shall contain all the same documents that are required in a physically delivered bid. 

The outside of the bid envelope must contain the submitting firm’s name, Louisiana Contractors License Number, the St. Charles Parish Project Number, and the St. Charles Parish Project Title.

St. Charles Parish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-ownedfirms and women’s business enterprises to participate in this solicitation.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Charles Parish Council Office at 985-783-5000 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
St. Charles Parish Council

Matthew Jewell, Parish President