Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Parks, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a 3,760-square-foot, one-story above grade library; for site work for a library; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; library; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Base Bid Project Description: 3,599 square foot new library to include Meeting room, Collections, Study Rooms, Staff Break Room, Public Restrooms, Staff Restroom, mechanical, electrical and janitor closets. Associated mechanical, plumbing and electrical services for the new library. The new building will have a covered entry with a book drop-off . The new building construction will be slab-on-grade; brick veneer and cement fiber board siding and panels, wood frame construction; wood roof truss each side (standard and exposed); painted sheetrock interior walls, asphalt shingle roofing system. Site work to include utilities, grading, concrete paving and sidewalks, striping parking lot; Flag pole, outdoor bench seating and bicycle rack. 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, written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorneyin-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 Owner, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. 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 amount, 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 amount 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 amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' 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. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with the Public Bid Laws. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.