Renovation of a municipal facility in Norwood, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a two-story above grade municipal facility.

The Village of Norwood, LA will accept proposals from licensed contractors until 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2022, for structural repairs to the Norwood Old Town Hall (Old Bank Building) . The submission results, by contractor name and address only, will be read aloud at the December 8, 2022, Village Board Meeting which commences at 7:00 pm local time. Thereafter, the results will be taken under advisement until a contractor can be chosen. Summary -- Old Town Hall (Bank Building) Repairs The Village of Norwood has been awarded a limited state grant to address immediate structural problems with its Old Town Hall needed for preservation. Scope of Work -- 1st Floor Structural Framing Termite Barriers Structural Beams Floor Joists Waterproofing Mortar Removal and Replacement of Damaged Drywall Priming and Painting Scope of Work -- 2nd Floor Demo and Remove Flooring and Walls as Necessary Remove and Replace all Damaged Floor Joists Repair all Wall Plaster Repair Damaged Brick/Add Brick Add Brick Mortar/Waterproofing Material Remove/Replace New Roof Rafters Add Mortar/Waterproofing Material (Rafters) Repair Roof as Needed Choosing a Contractor -- This RFP is not a lowest-bid-wins solicitation. A contractor will be chosen based on the following criteria: A state contractor's license number issued through the Louisiana State Contractors Licensing Board is required. Evaluation Criteria 100 points for the following: Price Evaluation -- 25% Ability to complete the job within 4 months -- 25% References -- 25% Scope of work to be completed -- 25% Bid Security/Performance Bond/ Insurance Neither bid security nor a performance bond is necessary with the submittal of a proposal. The village reserves the right to require a bid bond and/or performance/payment bond from the selected proposer. The selected contractor shall provide proof that it carries an adequate amount of Liability/Auto Insurance to protect itself and the village. The selected contractor shall be required to utilize labor only from American Citizens or from persons with a prescreened work permit. The selected contractor shall be considered the prime contractor for any labor or subcontractors working under the contractor's direction and shall hold the village harmless and shall indemnify the village for all claims in workers compensation. Location: 3814 Azalea Street Norwood, LA Only one bid was received from Morgan Improvements, LLC. The Village of Norwood intends to award a contract herein to Morgan Improvements LLC pending the finalization of a timeline for completion of the project and a written contract. The Village reserves its right to cancel and reissue its RFP if a final written contract cannot be negotiated in a timely manner.