Renovation of a theater / auditorium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a theater / auditorium.

NOTE: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THIS MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE MEETING IN ORDER TO BID ON THE PROJECT. Prospective bidders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to Morgan M. Watson, PE at: (225)603-4100 or Dr. F. L. Lassiter, AIA at: (225)266-0191. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and bonding and insurance requirements. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act and the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin. Minority, female-owned and HUD Section 3 firms are encouraged to submit bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Professional of Record no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. The Contractor shall obtain, and maintain during the life of the project and provide to the Owner and Engineer copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner's approval: 1. BID BOND: A Bid Guarantee equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified. 2. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor's faithful performance of the contract. 3. PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of 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 Lincoln Theater is listed in the National Register of Historical Places, thus bids will only be accepted from Contractors with experience in work on historical buildings, particularly theaters and auditoriums. MEL, Inc. Engineering Consultants 1752 Dallas Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 F.L.Lassiter & Assoc., Inc. 7942 Picardy Avenue, Suite E Baton Rouge, LA 70809