Renovation of a municipal facility in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Working plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

**As of August 21 , 2025 this project will rebid but no definite date for the rebid.** In addition, contractors shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids on-line. The bid bond required for this project may be submitted on-line. If electronic bidding is utilized, a bid bond, if not submitted electronically, must be delivered by the Contractor to the Natchitoches Parish Government Office as specified above prior to the date and time of the bid opening." On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction, shall refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. be Prime Bidders shall obtain an original set of Electronic (Download) or Paper Bidding Documents for use in bidding the project. PDF copies of the Bidding Documents are available at no cost. All Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Natchitoches Parish Government, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method acceptable. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this section, those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Sum. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the Contract Sum, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury List, the Contract Sum may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the Contract Sum does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder's surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.