Site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Greenwel Spgs, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a 4,733-square-foot playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) will receive electronic or paper bids for the construction of the following project: SB 1783 BREC BREC Frenchtown Conservation Area: Education Building 17819 Frenchtown Road Baton Rouge, LA 70819. The demolition of the existing building, Modad, and water well. This will be the construction of a new 4733 sf raised building to hold professional offices for BREC, as well as hold meeting and educational classes for the public. There will also be a new Modad and water well to replace the ones damaged in the flood. In addition, there shall be slight site improvements to allow for more, and accessible parking. Bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to be present. No bids will be received after due time on the same day and date. Bids, amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids, received after the time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever, except as required by law. Bids shall be firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid shall be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time except as allowed per LSA-R.S.38:2214.C. Bidders shall obtain an original set of bidding documents from BREC as follows. Contact the BREC Purchasing Department at (225)273-6421. Complete bid documents are available in electronic format. Questions about this procedure shall be directed. Toll Free: (888) 352-(2439), Phone: (352) 381-4888, Fax: (888) 971-4191, Monday through Friday, 6am - 7pm CT. Bidders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. A set of documents can be printed by most reprographers. Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted electronically prior to the bidding deadline. Electronic bid bonds will be downloaded by the BREC Finance Department immediately after the bid closing. Bidders utilizing the electronic bid process are responsible for confirming that all documents are properly submitted and received electronically. Questions about this procedure shall be directed electronically. Toll Free: (888) 352-BIDX (2439), Phone: (352) 381-4888, Fax: (888) 971-4191, Monday through Friday, 6am - 7pm CT. Paper bid forms must be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope and endorsed SB 1783 BREC Frenchtown Conservation Area: Education Building for the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge along with Contractor's license number as required by LSA-R.S. 37:2151-2165. Bids with no license number will be rejected. One (1) copy of the bid form shall be submitted. Bid form blanks must be duly filled in by the Bidder. Bidders are cautioned not to attach any conditions or provisions to their proposals. Any foreign conditions will render the proposal invalid and may cause its rejection. A Certified Check or Cashier's Check, payable to the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge or a satisfactory Bid Bond, in compliance with LSA-R.S. 38:2218. A&C, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each paper bid. BREC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Bidder is encouraged to utilize minority participation in this contract to the extent possible through the use of small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses as suppliers or subcontractors. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, LSA-R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. Contractors must be licensed in the proper category of work. If required for bidding, Contractors must hold an active license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors in the classification of Building Construction and must show their license number on the face of the bid envelope and the Uniform Public Works Bid Form. BREC reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause as allowed by LSA-R.S. 38:2214. The construction estimate will be read aloud at the pre-bid meeting. *This project timeline has been extended due to the public health crisis.