Preservation and Restoration of the Robert "Bob" Hicks House and 1906 Mill House

Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders. State of Louisiana, the City of Bogalusa and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation, applicable laws and regulations shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids. Project Identification: Preservation and Restoration of the Robert "Bob" Hicks House & 1906 Mill House through a Preservation & Restoration Project funded through a 2018 African American Civil Rights Grant from the National Park Services (NPS), Department of the Interior in collaboration with the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation Project includes restoration of two buildings. The Robert "Bob' Hicks house includes the restoration of a 1950's three bedroom residence including porch and carport recon- struction, window/door restoration, restoration of interior finishes, siding repair, handicap ramp addition, drive way, new parking area/sidewalks, new restroom outbuilding and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The 1906 Mill House restoration includes restoration of front and rear porches, window restoration, siding repair, new roof, restoration of interior finishes, handicap ramp addition, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Grant Recipient will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date given below. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be with- drawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Small, women-owned, and minority-owned business enterprises are encouraged to apply. Grant Recipient reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. Bidders should be experienced with restoration work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Grant Recipient and NPS will be required of the successful bidder.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Construction Facilities, Field Offices and Sheds, Sanitary Facilities, Construction Aids, Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Structural Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Buildings, Steel Joist Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Sheet Metal Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers, Built-Up Bituminous Roofing, Flashing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Frames, Metal Doors, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Special Function Doors, Cold Storage Doors, Panel Doors, Sectional Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Sliding Automatic Entrances, Windows, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Painting and Coating, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Metal Storage Shelving.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Area Lighting, Site Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Video Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.