ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
 
PHASE 2 REROOFING AT FRANKLIN SR HIGH SCHOOL
Franklin, LA
Sealed Bids for the construction of Phase 2 Reroofing at Franklin Sr High School,
Franklin, Louisiana - For the St. Mary Parish School Board; will be received until 10:30 A.M., local time,
on Tuesday,  October 10, 2023, in the School Board Maintenance Dept Meeting Room, behind the St Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville LA, 70522, after which the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.  Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com.  Any Bids received after the above-mentioned time will not be considered. 
This project consists of the replacement of approx 1,185 Squares of existing SBS flat built-up roofing, on 9 different roof levels, together with miscellaneous general construction and associated work on the main school buildings at Franklin High School on Cynthia St in FranklinThe work will be bid in a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids.
All Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below. 
Contractors can obtain bid related materials from the Architect and from www.centralbidding.com.  Contractors desiring to bid on this project are requested to take out a hard copy of the plans and specifications, but if  not, shall notify the Architect of their interest in bidding prior to the Pre-bid Meeting to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders that may occur prior to that meeting.  Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the St. Mary Parish School Board Maintenance Office located at the rear of the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville LA, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094), and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge.  Contractors can obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of $100 which will be fully refundable upon return of the plans in good condition.  Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form and may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the Architect.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. 
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD
at  9:45 AM  on  October 2, 2023 , at  The Round Bldg at Franklin Sr High School , Main St @ Cynthia St, Franklin LA     
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction.  Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c).  No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids in accordance with LA. R.S.  38:2215.
Any person requiring special accommodation shall notify the School Board of the type(s) of accommodation required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
The Owner reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2214.  In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be waived by any public entity.
                                                                                    Dr Buffy Fegenbush, Superintendent
                                                                                    St. Mary Parish School Board
Insert   September 15, September 20, and September 27, 2023          
 

Additional Notes/Requirements

This project consists of the replacement of approx 1,185 Squares of existing flat Built-Up Roofing of felts with Asphalt and Gravel, on 9 different roof levels, together with miscellaneous general construction and associated work on the main school buildings at Franklin Sr. High School on Cynthia St in Franklin, LA. The Project entails replacement of the existing roofing systems, complete with accessories and all associated work to make a watertight roofing system. The existing roofing generally consists of one or two layers of built-up roofing systems over lightweight Insulating Concrete (LWIC) and/or Tectum decking. The Work generally includes the removal of all existing roof systems and coatings down to the original decking to the greatest extent possible and replaced with a new roofing system. All metal flashing, metal fascia, cant strips, drip edges, and roof drains are to be removed, replaced, or modified as noted in the drawings. The Work also includes modifications of some metal wall panels, and removal and infill of openings at box enclosures for previously removed equipment or skylights, and other items that are no longer in use, which may also entail minor repainting of associated surfaces. All removed materials and debris associated with this work shall be disposed of in the Parish Landfill in accordance with all local, state, and national code requirements. The new roofing system shall be a 2 or 3 ply SBS roofing system over ISO insulation board at some areas, and directly on LWIC decking at others, with new flashings, etc, as indicated in the drawings and specifications. The project will be bid with a Base Bid plus three Additive Alternate Bids. Contractors shall anticipate that the school campus will be occupied during the time that the roofing work will be performed. All Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting