Demolition, site work and addition to a laboratory facility in Oakdale, Louisiana. Working plans call for the addition of a laboratory facility; for the demolition of a laboratory facility; and for site work for a laboratory facility.

Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify facility planning and control of the type(s) of accommodation required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: PHONE (337) 439-8871 Stephen Hotard, Architect 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. 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. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of General Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. 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. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed Scope Of Work: Furnish all labor and material necessary to provide and install the complete plumbing portion ofthis Contract as called for herein and on accompanying drawings. Parts of the plumbing division may be bid separately or in combination, at the Contractor's option; however, it shall be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure himself that all items covered in the Plumbing Division have been included if he chooses to accept separate bids.Itis the intent ofthis specification that all materials with temperatures below ambient conditions or conveying any fluid/gas attemperatures below 70 deg. F be insulated to completely eliminate the potential for condensation. Unless specified elsewhere in these specifications, for materials that do not require access, insulate with 2" thick 3/4# density fiberglass ductwrap insulation with foil face (seal all joints air and water tight]. For materials requiring occasional access, use 2" thick closed cell rubberized insulation with re-sealable fabric joints (hook and loop type]. Contractor shall refer to the Architectural and Structural drawings and install equipment, piping, etc. to meet building and space requirements. No equipmentshall be bid on or submitted for approval ifit will not fit in the space provided. It is the intention ofthese specifications that all plumbing systems shall be furnished complete with all necessaryvalves, controls, insulation, piping devices, equipment, etc. necessary to provide a satisfactory installation that is complete and in good working order. Contractorshallvisitthe site and acquainthimselfthoroughlywith all existing facilities and conditions which would affect his portion ofthe work. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of installing his work to meet the conditions.