Advertisement for Bids for the Assumption Parish Health Unit Renovations

SECTION 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (LEGAL NOTICE)
Sealed bids will be received on Thursday, October 8, 2026, by the Assumption Parish Police Jury, at the
Assumption Parish Public Works Office, 141 Highway 1008, Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390 until 2:00
P.M. Bids will be accepted ONLY electronically via Central Bidding; www.centralbidding.com. At exactly
2:00 P.M., all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below.
Subsequent to the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be
presented to the School Board President for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or
evaluation.
Pursuant to R.S. 38:2212 (E), the Assumption Parish Police Jury has partnered with Central Bidding to
distribute bid solicitations, collect responses, and/or allow contractors and vendors the ability to respond
through a uniform and secure electronic interactive bidding system. Official Bid/RFP documents can be
downloaded from https://www.centralauctionhouse.com in the Assumption Parish Police Jury section.
Electronic bids can also be submitted at the same location at no charge. Bidders participating in the
electronic option need to contact Central Bidding if they have any questions or issues relating to the
electronic bidding process at (225) 810-4814. There may be fees for downloading Bid Documents that are
charged by Central Bidding. Where applicable, and in all construction projects, an electronic bid bond is
also required and must be furnished. Failure of the bidder to upload their bid to Central Bidding is not the
responsibility of Assumption Parish Police Jury. Printed copies of the Bid Documents are not available
from the Architect or Owner.
WORK DESCRIPTION:
ASSUMPTION PARISH HEALTH UNIT RENOVATIONS
158 LA Highway 1008
Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390
Architect's Project No. 2611
Should printed copies be required by prospective bidders, they may be obtained for the cost of printing and
shipping from reprographic companies with access to centralbidding.com.
The time of completion of this project is of prime importance. All of the work required shall be completed
within fifty five (55) calendar days from the written Notice to Proceed, subject to milestone phase
completion deadlines identified in the Project Manual or written approved Change Orders. Should the
Contractor neglect, refuse to complete the work, or obtain approval from the State Fire Marshal's Office
for occupancy on the date above, the Owner shall have the right to deduct from and retain out of such
moneys which may be due or which may become due and payable to the Contractor, the sum as indicated
in Paragraph 9.2 of the Instructions to Bidders per calendar day for each and every day that such completion
of the work is delayed beyond the prescribed dates, as stipulated damages and not as a penalty.
A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference shall be held for bidders on Thursday, September 24,
2026, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Assumption Parish Health Unit, 158 LA Highway 1008,
Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390. Attendees will be required to sign-in on the Architect's Sign-in
Sheet. The sign-in sheet shall be collected by the architect prior to the commencement of the presentation
and shall announce that the contractors shall be expected to stay for the entire meeting.
Proposals must be submitted, on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Contract
Documents, per Instructions to Bidders. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in
accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(5).
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All Bid packages shall be accompanied with the following:
1. Bid Security in an amount equal to not less than FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the Bid Amount. Bid
Security shall be a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond (Money Orders or Letters of
Credit will not be accepted) made payable to the ASSUMPTION PARISH POLICE JURY. Bid
Bond shall be accompanied with Power of Attorney.
2. Completed Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form as described in LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(2).
3. A corporate resolution or other written evidence of the person signing the bid for the Public Work
as prescribed by LA RS 38: 2212 (B) (5) shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include
shall result in the rejection of the bid.
Failure to include any item specified above, or failure to complete the Louisiana Uniform Public Works
Bid Form in its entirety and properly execute this form will result in the Bid / Bids being declared irregular
and cause for rejection as being non-responsive.
All other information contained in the Instructions to Bidders, Articles 1-9 shall be strictly adhered to.
Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2164 for the
classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for at least FORTY-FIVE (45) calendar
days, except under the provision of La. R.S. 38:2214.
The Lowest qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Assumption Parish
Police Jury. The ASSUMPTION PARISH POLICE JURY, to the extent permitted by State and Federal
Laws and Regulations, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids/Proposals for just cause.
Proposal prices shall specifically EXCLUDE any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts local
governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Proposal prices shall include any
shipping / transportation charges, if applicable.
Jeff Naquin, President
Assumption Parish Police Jury
FIRST PUBLICATION: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SECOND PUBLICATION: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
THIRD PUBLICATION: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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