Site work for a data center facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a data center facility.

RCB 5th Floor Data Center Relocation The LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans (LSUHSC) request bids for RCB 5th Floor Data Center Relocation as specified in the attached specifications and drawings. This project is expected to complete exactly 120 days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500 per day will be assessed for any delays not caused by LSUHSC. The Right Is Reserved to Reject Any and All Bids and to Waive Informalities. Quote your price to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and expertise necessary for this construction project. The successful bidder will furnish all necessary components and devices as required by the plans and specifications and as required to meet the intent of the specifications for a complete and finished space acceptable for occupancy. This work is to be performed at the LSU Health - Resource Center at 433 Bolivar St New Orleans, LA 70112. 1. It is the intent to provide a 100% turnkey project ready for occupancy upon completion. Items not mentioned in the specifications, nor shown on the drawings but clearly necessary for occupancy and a complete and usable space, must be provided in good working order and 100% operational. 2. Provide all labor, material, equipment and expertise necessary to build-out the designated areas in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications herein. 3. Protect all remaining flooring, ceiling, ceiling devices, windows and walls in surrounding areas. 4. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using the Contractor's best skill and attention. 5. Work to be coordinated with client's office requirements, patient clinic hours and student class schedules. This information will be provided but is subject to change. The LSUHSC Construction Coordinator will keep the contractor informed as soon as possible if/when any changes arise. 6. All demolition work, loud activities or activities that create odors shall be scheduled after hours or weekends. No exceptions. 7. Furnish all required shop drawings, fabrication, materials, & work necessary to complete wall repairs. 8. Successful bidder shall verify all measurements and room conditions. 9. MC cabling is not acceptable for use in wall partitions or above ceilings but may be used in whips max 6'-0". 10. Remove all furniture in affected areas prior to construction. 11. Any required sprinkler work shall be performed and coordinated by a licensed sprinkler contractor and shall match existing system. Flex heads are not acceptable. Protect existing heads to remain, typ. 12. Prepare surfaces to receive scheduled construction. 13. Prepare and submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans, along with the appropriate fees, to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal Office for review. 14. Refer to plans & specifications for further scope of work. Cutting and Patching 1. Provide cutting and patching work to properly complete the project. 2. Do not remove or alter structural components without written approval. 3. Cut with tools appropriate for materials to be cut. 4. Employ skilled and experienced installers to perform cutting and patching for weather exposed and moisture resistant elements, and sight exposed surfaces. 5. Execute patching to complement adjacent structures/improvements. 6. Patch with materials and methods to produce patch, which is not visible from a distance of five feet. 7. Do not patch in a manner that would result in a failure of the work to perform as intended, decrease fire performance, decrease weather performance, decrease energy performance, decrease operational life, or decrease safety factors. 8. Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finish. For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break. For an assembly, refinish entire unit. Temporary facilities, utilities, and operations 1. Provide temporary facilities, connections and lighting as required for the proper completion of the project. 2. Provide temporary protection for adjacent areas to prevent contamination by construction dust and debris. 3. Should the area beyond the work area(s) become contaminated with dust or debris as a consequence of the work; the contractor will clean and decontaminate these areas at no additional cost, to the satisfaction of the Construction Coordinator. 4. The contractor will coordinate with LSU Health maintenance personnel the disconnection of power, water, gas, drain, air and /or other utilities and services in the work area. 5. Provide suitable waste disposal units and empty regularly. Do not permit accumulation of trash and waste materials. 6. Maintain egress within and around construction areas. 7. Maintain fire alarm systems in operation during construction. 8. Provide temporary protection for adjacent construction/utilities. Promptly repair any damage, at no additional cost to the owner. Installation 1. Inspect substrates and report unsatisfactory conditions in writing. 2. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3. Take field measurements prior to fabrication where practical. Form to the required shapes and sizes with true edges, lines and angles. Provide inserts and templates as needed for work of other trades. 4. Install materials in exact accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved submittals. 5. Install materials in proper relation to adjacent construction and with proper appearance. 6. Restore items damaged during installation. Replace items that cannot be restored; at no additional expense to the owner. 7. Refer to additional installation requirements and tolerances specified under individual specification sections. 8. All debris, trash and packing materials resulting from the work described above must be removed from University property and disposed of properly by the successful bidder. The use of the University's trash compactors or trash containers is strictly forbidden. A $100 fine per incident will be subtracted from the total cost of the job if debris generated by this contract is found in the University's trash containers. 9. The work must be complete and ready to be used by the University. 10. University equipment, tools and personnel will not be used for any part of the job, unless such use and the conditions of use are stated in the contract documents. 11. All equipment installed and all other work done must be done in a way that will allow sufficient room for service and maintenance on all equipment, both that installed under this contract and existing. If there are questions and/or problems regarding available space for servicing equipment, they must be addressed to the Construction Coordinator prior to performing the work. Q/A :- If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt of the meaning of any part of the specifications, plans or other proposed contract documents and/or desired approval of "or equal" products, they may submit to Michael Williams e-mail at MWIL34@LSUHSC.EDU or fax to 504-717-2901 a written request for an interpretation or prior approval not later than NOON on Thursday, June 5, 2025