ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RENOVATIONS AT HORSESHOE DRIVE ELEMENTARY

(RPSB BID #62-24-16)

Separate sealed bids for RENOVATIONS AT HORSESHOE DRIVE ELEMENTARY (RPSB Bid
#62-24-16) will be received by the RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD at the PURCHASING
DEPARTMENT, 619 SIXTH STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301, until 2:00 P.M. (Central
Time), on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid
received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond,
Performance and Payment Bonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be
examined at the following location:

HOLLY & SMITH ARCHITECTS
100 Vermilion Street, Suite 406
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70501

(337) 279-2010

The Scope of Work Includes: Renovations and additions to the existing administrative office building and
school entry. New additional paved parking, selective re-glazing of windows at the main classroom
building. LED re-lamping of all interior lighting on campus, and total renovation of two restrooms in the
main classroom building as indicated within the Bidding Documents.
Complete Bid Documents, (Drawings, Specifications & Addenda), can be obtained at
www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for access.
Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications
shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions,
inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings
and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.CentralAuctionHouse.com.
Refer to Instructions to Bidders.
Pursuant to L.R.S. 38:2212.E.(1) Bidders have the option to submit bids and bid bonds electronically.
Electronic bids for this project may be submitted through Central Bidding at
www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. To register, or for assistance with completing an e-bid, contact Central
Bidding at 225-810-4814 or 866-570-9620.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance
with Title 38 of the L.R.S.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School, 2905 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Attendance at this
conference is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(B)(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 the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid
price, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance

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company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount
equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the
requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c).
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than
seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTN: MS. ELIZABETH DOMITE,
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
619 SIXTH STREET
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301

PLEASE PUBLISH THREE (3) TIMES:
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024