Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Houma, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of NOT less than five (5%) percent of the total bid amount. Said amount shall be in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Cashiers check drawn on a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the Lafourche Parish School Board. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the owner with a performance bond for 100% of the contract amount prior to the issuance of a contract to perform the work. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after receipt of bids. The time of completion of this project is prime importance. All of the work required shall be completed within Three Hundred Fifteen (315) Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed. Should the Contractor neglect, refuse to complete the work or obtain approval from the State Fire Marshals Office for occupancy on the date above, the Owner shall have the right to deduct from and retain out of such moneys which may be due or which may become due and payable to the Contractor, as scheduled in the Instruction To Bidders, for each and every day that such completion of the work is delayed beyond the prescribed dates, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. If the amount due and to become due from the Owner to the Contractor is insufficient to pay in full any such liquidated damages, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the amount necessary to the effect such payment in full. Provided, however that the Owner shall promptly notify the Contractor in writing of the manner the amount retained, deducted, or claimed as liquidated damages was computed. Per RS37:2163, bids shall be submitted in an envelope displaying the Contractors license number, except bids submitted electronically which the contractor may submit an authentic digital signature on the electronic bid proposal accompanied by the contractors license number. It is highly recommended that the envelope be sealed and displays legibly on the exterior, the following: Addressed to the Owner Name of the Project Contractors name and address No project Contract Documents will be provided by the Architect or Owner. Bid prices shall specifically EXCLUDE any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts local governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Bid prices shall include any shipping charges, if applicable.