DVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - ACADIAN ELEMENTARY PHASE II
(RPSB BID # 62-25-02)
Separate sealed bids for RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - ACADIAN ELEMENTARY PHASE II (RPSB BID # 62-25-02) will be received by the RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD at the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, 619 SIXTH STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71306, until 2:00 P.M. (Central Time), on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following location:
GRACE HEBERT CURTIS ARCHITECTS, LLC
534 JEFFERSON STREET
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70501
(337) 513-0760
The Scope of Work Includes: The Rapides Parish School Board – Acadian Elementary Phase II project consists of but is not limited to adding a level landing at the faculty parking lot, demolition of a mechanical unit in the chiller yard and site drainage improvements. The project also includes replacement of site fencing and gates with storefront systems, select plumbing fixture replacement, and interior renovations in select administrative areas, cafeteria, and library. The project includes one alternate for an additional fence and gate to be replaced with storefront system.
Complete Bid Documents, (Drawings, Specifications & Addenda), can be obtained at www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for access.
Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. Refer to Instructions to Bidders.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the L.R.S.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at the project site, Acadian Elementary School, 310 Richmond Dr. Alexandria, LA 71302. Attendance at this conference is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged.
In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.
Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c).
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTN: MS. ELIZABETH DOMITE,
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
619 SIXTH STREET
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71306
PLEASE PUBLISH THREE (3) TIMES:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025