ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
 
PROJECT INFORMATION
Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders may submit Bids for Project as described in this Document. Submit Bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
Project Identification:HURRICANE IDA REPAIRS TO
ST. ANN PARISH FOR THE
DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX
RECTORY DEMOLITION
4355 Highway 24
Bourg, Louisiana  70343
Owner:Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
On behalf of St. Joseph Parish
2779 Highway 311
Schriever, Louisiana 70395
Architect:Gossen-Holloway-Cortez
315 East Second Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Architects Beazley Moliere
300 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

Project Description:
The Project consists of the demolition and removal of existing Rectory Building and all associated foundations, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems due to severe damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Backfill subgrade with structural fill, compact, and fine grade as required. Scope of work includes approximately: 
Demolition & removal of 3,870 sf Rectory.
Demolition & removal of 1,354 sf Courtyard & associated landscape elements.
Demolition & removal of 560 sf of paving.
Demolition & removal of 200 sf of Canopy.

Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

General Contract (all trades): For all labor, materials and equipment required to fully complete the Project entitled
HURRICANE IDA REPAIRS TO ST. ANN PARISH FOR THE DOHT RECTORY DEMOLITION 4355 HIGHWAY 24 BOURG, LOUISIANA 70343 in accordance with the Contract Documents.

BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
Owner will receive sealed lump sum Bids until the Bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider Bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:

Bid Date: Thursday April 25, 2024
Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.
Location: At the offices of:Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
2779 Highway 311
Schriever, Louisiana 70395
Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at:Gossen-Holloway-Cortez
315 East Second Street
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301
Telephone: (985) 447-9229
Dino Benoit ([email protected]).

BID SECURITY
Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond using the Owner’s form payable to Owner in, the amount of which shall be 5 percent of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates.  Money Orders will not be accepted:

   PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Contract amount in accordance with the requirements of the Instructions to Bidders:

NON-MANDATORY PREBID MEETING
A Pre-Bid Conference for all Bidders will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 4355 La-24, Bourg, LA 70343 on Thursday April 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime Bidders are requested or required to attend.

Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Pre-Bid Conference to Bidders' questions received up to and during conference.

DOCUMENTS
Complete Bid Documents for this Project are available in electronic form only.  All drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents for the project are available on the internet at www.centralbidding.com. No project Contract Documents will be provided by the Architect or Owner. All Bidders, Sub-Bidders and Vendors are required to register with a working email address in order to access and download the Construction Documents.  Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms.  Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. 

TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Successful Bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within Sixty days (60) consecutive calendar days of the date specified in the Notice to Proceed, subject to such extensions as may be granted under Paragraph 8.3 Delays and Extensions of Time, in the General Conditions. 
If Substantial Completion is achieved after expiration of the Contract date plus any approved extensions, reimbursement to the Owner for Liquidated Damages in the amount of five-hundred dollars ($500.00) per consecutive calendar day shall be assessed.

BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for the classification of Building Construction.  No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids, except under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:2214.

GENERAL
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause.
The Proposal must be plainly marked in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Additional Notes/Requirements

The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following: 1. The Work consists of the demolition and removal of existing Rectory Building and all associated foundations, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems due to severe damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Backfill subgrade with structural fill, compact, and fine grade as required. 2. Construction consists of the following: a. Demolition and removal of 3,870 sf Rectory. b. Demolition and removal of 1,354 sf Courtyard and associated landscape elements. c. Demolition and removal of 560 sf of paving. d. Demolition and removal of 200 sf of Canopy.