Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a 33,400-square-foot, two-story above grade educational facility.

As of January 21, 2021, an architect has been awarded. Design has started. A firm timeline for bidding has not been confirmed. Construction is expected to begin in 2022. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference. --- This project consists of a new two story, 33,400 s.f. building, to be located on the Nicholls State University campus that will provide critical collaborative space needed for the growth of the Coastal Support Program designed to focus on resources and land preservation. The building will have public spaces to include a large open exhibit/lobby space and four public meeting rooms. The majority of the building will be office and classroom space for the Coastal Support Program and flex and wet research labs with support space. Use of natural materials and sun shading devices is important in design of the building. Site and landscape design will focus on mitigation of storm water flow and use of native plantings. The project includes site preparation, parking and service access drives, site lighting, and security and surveillance systems. The design of utility extensions to this building will be the responsibility of the designer. The percent for art program will apply to this project and the Designer will cooperate with the selected artist to incorporate artwork into the design of the building. Universal design principles are to be incorporated. The Designer shall prepare and submit all required drawings to Facility Planning and Control in AutoCAD and hard copy. Drawings shall follow the format specified in the "Instructions to Designers for AutoCAD Drawings Submittal". The funds available for construction are approximately $12,020,000.00 with a fee of approximately $874,766.00. Contract design time is 270 consecutive calendar days; including 65 days of review time. Thereafter, liquidated damages in the amount of $250.00 per day will be assessed. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. Project No- 19-621-21-01, 21035, 20-946A The project includes the construction of a new campus building and associated parking areas. The new building will include exhibit spaces, laboratory spaces, multi-purpose rooms, administrative areas, classrooms, and support spaces. alternate no. 1: enhanced interior package this alternate is for the addition of interior casework, interior storefront, and upgraded interior finishes as noted throughout this drawing package. alternate no. 2: additional parking spaces this alternate is to include additional parking spots in the parking lot south of the building. alternate no. 3: addition of a generator and second floor porch this alternate is for the addition of a generator per the electrical drawings included. this alternate includes adding a paver system, railings, and access to the second floor porch on the north side of the building as outlined in this drawing package. alternate no. 1: enhanced interior package this alternate is for the addition of interior casework, interior storefront, and upgraded interior finishes as noted throughout this drawing package. alternate no. 2: additional parking spaces this alternate is to include additional parking spots in the parking lot south of the building. alternate no. 3: addition of a generator and second floor porch this alternate is for the addition of a generator per the electrical drawings included. this alternate includes adding a paver system, railings, and access to the second floor porch on the north side of the building as outlined in this drawing package.