Site work and renovation of an educational facility in Erath, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The work generally consists of miscellaneous hurricane exterior and interior repairs and roof replacement to various multiple buildings (including complete roof removal, deck replacement, new roofing insulation, sheet metal flashings, gutters, downspouts, metal edge flashing/fascias, metal soffits and HVAC curb re-flashing/replacement), repairs to electrical, plumbing and roof gas lines and other noted mechanical and electrical components. Existing ro The Scope of Work for the Base Bid for the project shall include all work as specified herein and as indicated and/or implied on the complete set of Bid Documents dated March 30, 2023. The work generally includes roof system replacements (in compliance with IBC 2021 for wind uplift), interior and exterior repairs, rooftop electrical system repairs, and rooftop mechanical system repairs The project consists of work across multiple buildings at the Erath High School campus including, but not limited to, the Main School Building, the Modular Classroom Buildings, the Wood and Metal Shop Buildings, a portion of the Old Middle School Gymnasium, and the High School Gymnasium. Also included in the Base Bid of the project is the Weight Room Building, the VPSB Maintenance Building, the Concessions, and the Field House Buildings, as well as the replacement of the rubberized athletic field track and other rubberized areas as noted on the drawings. The Ross Grainger Baseball/Softball Field (located approximately 2 miles from the Erath High School site) is included in the Base Bid Scope of Work with repair work at several buildings as indicated in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall note that all work of this Project is not located on the main school campus but also at two other sites. Roof replacement Scope of Work includes new wind-rated low-sloped modified-bitumen roof systems and new shingle roofing all installed on existing roof decks to be stripped to the existing roof decking. New metal roof systems are to be installed on the existing modular Classroom Buildings. Other existing metal roof and canopy systems are to be repaired, with some existing metal roof to have an acrylic coating applied as noted on the Bid Documents. Portions of existing damaged roof decking shall be replaced as indicated in the Bid Documents. New pre-finished metal flashing, fascia, soffits, and replacement gutters and downspouts are included in this project as well. All roofing work shall meet the wind uplift requirements of IBC 2021. Other architectural interior and exterior Scope of Work repairs include selected ceiling tile and finish ceiling material replacement, interior wall repair, some interior and exterior painting, and other items as indicated on the complete set of Bid Documents. Also included are repairs, repointing, cleaning and waterproofing of the existing exterior masonry at the Old Gymnasium Building. Work shall also include repairs to masonry at the Main School Building and other structures as noted on the drawings. Electrical Scope of Work items include, but are not limited to the disconnection, replacement and reconnection of electrical power conduits, service panels, and replacement of the existing rooftop electrical panel steel support frames. Mechanical (and plumbing) Scope of Work items include replacement and reconnection of gas lines, repainting of all gas line piping, repairs to damaged rooftop HVAC units, elevation of rooftop HVAC unit curbs, replacement of existing ductwork and vents, etc. and other various mechanical repair work as noted on the Bid Documents. The Scope of Work shall also include all work required to repair the existing Greenhouse structure as noted on the drawings and in the Project Manual. Each quotation shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond payable to the Owner, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with a least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by a Power of Attorney as described in the Instructions to Bidders Section of the Specifications. The certified check, cashiers check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents. The successful Contractor will be required to execute Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Qualified Small Business Enterprises, Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Labor Surplus Area Firms are encouraged to submit bids as Prime (General) and/or Subcontractors for this project. The Attention to Bidders is called to particular requirements and conditions of employment to be observed including but not particularly limited to: Executive Order (EO) 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act; Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; Section 306 of the Clean Air Act; Section 508 of the Clean Water Act; Executive Order 11738 and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Regulations, 40 CFR 15. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all quotations or any portions thereof for just cause. In accordance with LA R. S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the invitation to bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Vermilion Parish School Board Administrative Offices no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.