Bid No. 2009.477 LeBlanc Elementary School, 4511 East Hwy 338, Abbeville, LA 70510, Corner of North Road & Hwy 338
Louisiana > Vermilion Parish School Board
Sealed Bid: 64059977
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Sealed bids provided on the “Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form Documents” will be received by the Vermilion Parish School Board at its Curriculum Center Annex in the Board Meeting Room located 216 South Jefferson Street in Abbeville, Louisiana 70510, or online at www.centralbidding.com until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2009



For: Bid No. 2009.477

LeBlanc Elementary School

4511 East Highway 338

Abbeville, Louisiana 70510

Located on the Southwest Side of the

Intersection of Highway 338 and North Road

Vermilion Parish School Board

Schools Long-Term Community Recovery Program



Complete Proposal Documents may be obtained from:

Corne • Lemaire Group

111 Rue Jean Lafitte, Suite 105

Lafayette, Louisiana 70508

Phone 337-232-0773

Fax 337-237-6365



upon deposit of $ 350.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded fifty percent (50%) upon return of documents as stated above.



Proposals shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed by the State of Louisiana for the classification of Building Construction classification. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of forty five (45) days after receipt of proposals, except under the provisions of La.R.S. 38:2215.



The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for just cause. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212 (A) (I) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section.



The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.



The project is receiving construction grant assistance from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and funds from F.E.M.A.



Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 219-2600, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana



The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.



All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act and the Local Public works Payroll Evaluation Program.



All contractors and subcontractors will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.



Minority, Female-Owned and Section 3 Firms are encouraged to submit bids.



The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.



No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.



Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.



In particular, bidders should note the required attachments are certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal.



The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner’s approval:



1. BID BOND: A “Bid Guarantee” equivalent of 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified.



2. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor’s faithful performance of the contract.



3. PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provide by the contract.



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 one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of the treasury Financial Management Service List as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, 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 qualified by virtue of its Best's listing, the contract amount may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholder's surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent (15%) of policyholder's surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bid Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.



Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S.37:2150-2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Bids not submitted in accordance with this requirement, shall be rejected and shall not be read.



Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements in accordance with LA, R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c) and/or LA. R. S. 39:1594(C)(2)(d). 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. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.



A Pre-Bid Conference with all bidders are requested to attend will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 3 , 2009 at the Vermilion Parish School Board Meeting Room located at 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, Louisiana 70510. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is optional, but highly encouraged.











s/Randy Schexnayder, Superintendent

Vermilion Parish School Board

Additional Notes/Requirements
Addendums to follow at a later date. Contractor must comply with the specified provisions of Information for Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Requirements, Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form, Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form Unit Price Form, Bid Bond, CDBG Compliance Provisions for Construction Contracts, and Federal Labor Standards Provisions.
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