New Office for the Opportunity Machine-Phase 2

The project consists of all labor and materials including performance of all work for renovation of predominantly the third floor of the existing three story structure. Additional incidental work on the first and second floor of the occupied building portion is also included. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of the Advertisement for Bids, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Performance and Payment Bond, may be obtained at the office of Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Inc., Documents containing marks, torn sheets or unbound sheets are NOT considered to be in good condition. Bid related information is also available online and bids may also be submitted online Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA Revised Statutes R.S. 37:2150-2164 and shall be classified under Building Construction. The Bidder shall show his license number on the bid and on the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Each bid shall be accompanied by suitable bid surety, payable to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. This shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required. 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. 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 to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or another 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 proved by the contract. Each bid shall be submitted only on the Contractor's Bid Form furnished by the Engineer. The Lafayette Economic Development Authority, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any or all bids. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the work, ready for use, in the manner specified in the Contract Documents, within 180 calendar days.

3 Stories Above Grade, 20,385 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.