Demolition, site work and addition to a mixed-use development in Maurice, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the addition of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; pre-engineered storage facility; pre-engineered storage facility; and pre-engineered storage facility.

PROJECT INFORMATION A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders. 1. Regulatory Requirements: Louisiana Public Bid Law shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids. B. Project Identification: Bid 2022.722 - North Vermilion Additions New Modular. 1. Project Location: 11609 La Hwy 699, Maurice, LA 70555. C. Owner: Vermilion Parish School Board, 220 S Jefferson St, Abbeville, LA 70510. 1. Owner's Representative: Kerry Richard, 337-893-3973. D. Architect: ACSW Architects, 115 East Main Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, 337-235-8016. E. Project Description: Project consists of a new modular cafetorium / miscellaneous classroom building on the site of North Vermilion Middle School. Associated miscellaneous utility, site and covered walkway work for the modular building is also included. 1. Project cost range is anticipated to be approximately $2.2 Million. F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work: 1. General Contract (all trades). 1. Bidders' Questions: Architect may provide some responses at Prebid conference to bidders' questions received up to two 5 business days prior to conference. 2. After the initial meeting, the conference will conclude. However, bidders will be allowed to tour the school within the time limits allowed by the School Board or make other arrangements with the school(s) based on the direction of the Vermilion Parish School Board and the Schools' principals. BID SECURITY A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after opening of bids. . Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. B. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond using the Owner's form payable to the Vermilion Parish School System, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates. Money Orders will not be accepted TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Work is subject to liquidated damages. A. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for the classification of Building Construction. 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. B. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract on the forms provided by the School Board and written in accordance with Louisiana law. A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by ACSW Architects. A. The Vermilion Parish School System strongly encourages participation by Qualified Small Business Enterprises, Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Labor Surplus Area Firms. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, and services in which minority owned businesses are available. B. The Work described in the Contract Documents will reference several provisions including Executive Order (EO) 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); the Copeland AntiKickback Act; Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; Section 306 of the Clean Air Act; Section 508 of the Clean Water Act; Executive Order 11738 and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Regulations, 40 CFR 15. LTI Project No. 4303-BO