Hospice of Acadiana - Paving Renovation

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or Bid Bond using the Owners form payable to the Hospice of Acadiana, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates. Money Orders will not be accepted. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract on the forms as noted in the specifications and written in accordance with Louisiana law. It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days of the date specified in the Contract or a Notice to Proceed, subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per consecutive calendar day. 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of La.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. 382214.B. All bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form. No other form will be accepted. Contractors License Number is required to be indicated on the Bid Envelope. The Hospice of Acadiana strongly encourages the participation of minority business enterprises in all contracts or procurements let by the Board for goods and services. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, and services in which minority owned businesses are available.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.