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

BID SECURITY equal to five percent (5%) of the Total Bid shall be in the form of a bid bond, certified checkor cashiers check as prescribed by LA RS 38:2218 must be attached to and made a part of the bid. If a bidbond is provided it shall be on the provided form and only on the provided form. Bid bonds must be written bya qualified company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond written by a company licensed to dobusiness in Louisiana in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Budget: $400,000 For this project, Liquidated Damages will apply in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per day foreach consecutive calendar day which the work is not completed, beginning with the first day beyond the established completion date of 74 days. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after actual date of the opening thereof. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Caddo Parish School Board desires that Bidders make a good faith effort to utilize 25% small andeconomically disadvantaged businesses. Event pre-bid note: Attendance at the pre-bid conference by an officer, estimator or other individualknowledgeable with preparing the bid, is MANDATORY and will be considered a pre-condition for biddereligibility. Prospective bidders must remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Prospective bidders whofail to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.