New construction of a mixed-use development in New Iberia, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and pre-engineered storage facility.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE VILLAGE OF LOREAUVILLE OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. The Project consists of the construction of an approximate 5,438 square foot pre-engineered metal building to house the Village of Loreauville Volunteer Fire Station together with associated earthwork, site improvements, paving, utilities, mechanical and electrical services, and all necessary appurtenances as indicated on the plans and specifications. Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from website. Printed copies are not available from the Owner or Architect, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Reproduction cost on the first set of paper plans and specifications acquired by bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded by the Architect upon delivery of the full and complete set of plans and specifications in good condition and invoice for printing to the Architect no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. All other plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure may be directed to the Architect at: The Sellers Group, A Professional Corporation 147 Easy Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 Phone: (337) 232-0778 Note that the cost of printing of Plans and Specifications for Construction purposes shall likewise be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or his Subcontractors. No plans will be furnished to the General Contractor or Subcontractors by the Owner or Architect. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written on the form included in the specifications by a surety or insurance company currently on the U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with a least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Village of Loreauville and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. The certified check, cashier's check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents. No bidder may withdraw his quotation for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Each bid shall be submitted only on the quotation form (Bid Form) provided with the specifications. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000.00. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000.00 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all quotations or any portions thereof for just cause in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more, not submitted in accordance with this requirement, shall be rejected and shall not be read. If the contract price is less than $50,000.00, the contractor need not be licensed. Any bid submitted that does not require the contractor to hold a license shall state the exemption on the bid envelope. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c). When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or federal funds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the commitment of federal funds. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.