Renovation of an educational facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids (one original) will be received by the Lafayette Parish School System Purchasing Department for construction of the following project as described in the Bidding Documents and listed on the Bid Form: Carpentry Shop Renovations W. D. Smith Career Center 200 18th Street Lafayette, Louisiana BID #53-23 It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days of the date specified in the Contract or a Notice to Proceed, subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount of (Two Hundred) dollars ($200.00) per consecutive calendar day. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Electronic bids may be submitted online. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond using the Owner's form payable to the Lafayette 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. 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. 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of La.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. The facility is not available for site visits outside of this time and date due to security concerns. It is strongly recommended that all contractors attend. The owner reserved the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. The Lafayette Parish School System strongly encourages the participation of minority business enterprises in all contracts or procurements let by the Board for goods and services. 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.