Renovation of an educational facility in Pineville, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a one-story above grade educational facility.

Separate sealed bids are solicited for improvements to J.I. Barron Elementary School. Bidders may obtain the Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Drawings, Specifications, and other contract documents for a fee from the architect or electronically. Bidders may submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or in person. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the school site. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids according to state statutes. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond for 100% of the contract amount, backed by an approved surety. Each bid must include a security deposit of at least five percent of the total bid price. Bidders must display the contractor's license number and project name on the bid envelope. No bid may be withdrawn within forty-five days after the opening. Provisions and requirements in bidding documents are mandatory and not considered informalities. THE PROJECT: 1. The project consists of various improvements to J. I. Barron Elementary School, 3655 Trinity Church Road, Pineville, LA 71360. The work is located on the existing campus. The project is anticipated to be one lump sum Base Bid only for this project. B. PROJECT COMPONENTS: 1. New Fencing Along the Front of Campus: a. Work generally consists of installing new metal picket fencing and entrance gates at the front of the campus. Construction includes demolition, concrete footings, new fencing and gates, fine grading and grassing. 2. Retrofit Metal Roof System and PVC Roof System at the Existing Main Building: a. Demolition includes the removal of multiple layers of flat roofing systems and insulation board from existing lightweight concrete and metal decks, along with selected fascia and soffit panels, and miscellaneous equipment as scheduled. Also, removal of small trees and vegetation between wings is scheduled. b. Framing for a new sloped metal roof consists of light-gauge steel framing members securely attached to the existing building's roof structure. c. New standing seam metal roof and wall panels will be installed over insulation and attached to the new framing skeleton. New metal soffits and trim will finish the enclosure. Gutters and downspouts will direct water to surface and/or subsurface drainage systems. d. A new single-ply PVC roof and insulation system will be installed at the connector between the two existing building wings. e. Roof-mounted equipment will be either replaced with new equipment or relocated as scheduled. f. Interior work will be limited to making structural connections to bar joists and repairing/replacing some ceiling tile and grid as required. 3. New Flooring and Base in the Existing Main Building: a. New Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) will replace existing carpet and other flooring in rooms as scheduled. 4. New Scoreboards in the Existing Gymnasium: a. The existing wall-mounted scoreboard in the Gym will be replaced with two new wireless wall-mounted scoreboards. Question Deadline 10/22/2025 Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request to reach the Architect at least seven (7) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.