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

Sealed bids from general contractors duly licensed pursuant to Louisianans Contractors Licensing Laws for the major classification of Mechanical are requested by Central Community School System. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of MECHANICAL. 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA.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 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. The successful Bidder will be allowed Two Hundred and Seventy Five (275) calendar days to complete the Chiller Replacement Project from the date established in a Notice to Proceed. Liquidated Damages will be assessed at $500.00 for each consecutive calendar day for which work is not substantially completed beyond the date set as the completion date in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5 percent of the base bid and all additive alternates in the form of either a certified check or a bid bond. The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis stated in the Instructions to Bidders. The NonCollusion Affidavit, the Affidavit certifying compliance with R.S. 38:2212.10 regarding an employee verification system, the No Convictions Affidavit required by R.S. 38:2227, and other required affidavits/documentation as specified in the Bid Documents must be hand delivered by the apparent low bidder within 10 calendar days of the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn from a period of 45 days after the bid opening except as provided by law. Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractors Licensing law, R.S. 37:2151 et seq. The Central Community School System reserves the right to award the project on whatever basis is in the interest of the Owner and to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.