Renovation of a mixed-use development in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

**As of January 19, 2021, project is cancelled due to bids were above budget.** The project consists of selective demolation, expanding and renovating the second floor of the water plant building located in Donaldsonville. This work is expected to be completed within One Hundred Eighty (180) Calendar days. Any contractor wanting to bid on this project shall hold a State License in the building construction category. All questions regarding this project and the bid package shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via purchasing@apgov.us by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 18, 2019, 2019. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, contractor's state license number and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Ascension Parish Purchasing Department, 615 E. Worthey, Gonzales, Louisiana (P.O. Box 2392, Gonzales, Louisiana 70707), mailed certified mail and must be received no later than the bid opening. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Project Manager, with their request for Contract Documents, contract documents deposit and evidence that they hold State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid must accompany each Bid, and shall be made payable to the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. To address the above requirement for electronic bids Ascension Parish Government will allow electronic bids submitted via the parish approved on-line bid site to be submitted as follows: A. A copy of the bid bond must be attached to bid document submitted electronically B. The original bid bond document must be received in our office no later than 48 hours after bid opening date and time (Ascension Parish Purchasing Department,615 E. Worthey, Gonzales, Louisiana (P.O. Box 2392, Gonzales, Louisiana 70707) C. The Ascension Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. The Parish of Ascension reserves the right to disqualify any Bid, response to a Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.