Renovation of a residential development in Berwick, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

This project is funded in part under the Capital Fund Program of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. The general scope of work for this project includes exterior and interior modernization of four dwellings, installation of central HVAC systems in three dwellings, and associated work. Work includes, but not restricted to, replacement of exterior doors and hardware, repair of windows and damaged misc exterior materials, repair/replacement of sheetrock, kitchen cabinets, floors, millwork, interior painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Attention is called to the insurance requirements and to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum wages that must be paid on this project, as set forth in the Specifications. The attention of the Contractor(s) proposing to submit a bid on this project is expressly called to the interest and desire of the Housing Authority, that female and minority individuals, particularly those residing in or near the housing developments of the Authority, be given preference for positions of new employment. Contractors are required to visit the site prior to submitting their bids and should make appointments to do so by calling the Housing Authority Office at 985/385-1546. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid for the Base Bid and made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract for the project. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment guarantee as indicated in the specifications 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 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA.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. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law. 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.