Bids are due by July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM for the remodel of the downtown library. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on June 15th at 9:00 AM at 424 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA **** must submit COS Bid Form #1, COS Bid Form #2, and a corporate resolution. Failure to provide required documentation will result in non-responsiveness. A bid bond is required. The estimated designer's cost is $3,856,444. 00. The project duration is 270 calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering factors beyond price such as quality of previous work, financial resources, and timely completion.
Bids must be received not later than 2:00 p. m. on July 02, 2026.
Payments will be made monthly based on estimates of work completed, with retainage held until final acceptance. Payments bid must be based upon payment in thirty 30 days after delivery and acceptance.
The contractor shall keep his entire portion of the work in repair, without expense to the owner, for a period of two 2 years from the date of final certificate, covering defects of workmanship.
Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Evaluation includes quality of performance, timely completion of previous contracts, sufficiency of financial resources, and ability to provide quality and timely maintenance.
Bidders must be licensed contractors if the total bid is $50,000 or more. The bid evaluation will include factors such as quality of performance, timely completion of previous contracts, and sufficiency of financial resources.
Liquidated damages will be deducted for each calendar day work remains uncompleted after the contract time specified. The amount varies based on the original contract amount.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Monday, June 15th, at 9:00 AM at 424 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA **** are required to visit the job site prior to submitting a bid, for the purpose of becoming familiar with site conditions, specific job requirements, and to take or verify measurements as appropriate.
Substantial negative findings from award criteria may result in disqualification. Contractors may submit a written appeal within ten days of notice of possible disqualification.
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