Prudhomme Hall Demolition

SET NO.
Demolition of Prudhomme Hall
For
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
Project # 01-107-24-05
Item # 223
WBS # F.1004741
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY-University Affairs
140 Central Ave.
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Date: August 24, 2026
Construction Documents for Review
Jeff Landry, Governor
Matt Baker, Director, Office of Facility Planning & Control
Newman Marchive Incorporated
A Professional Corporation
A Veteran Owned Small Business
Architecture/ Environmental Consulting
2800 Youree Drive, Suite 310
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Phone: 318-219-1814
NM No.253390
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PROJECT SHOWN. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON OTHER PROJECTS OR IN OTHER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Demolition of Prudhomme Hall
FOR
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Project # 01-107-24-05
Item # 223
WBS # F.1004741
NM # 253390
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
BID FORM
CONTRACT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR/ PAYMENT/PERFORMANCE BOND-
NON- COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
ATTESTATIONS AFFIDAVIT
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CADD FILE IDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
CHANGE ORDER FORM
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE FORM
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DURING BIDDING
GENERAL CONDITIONS- AIA-A201-2017
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITION
LABOR BURDEN FORM ~
ADDENDA
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 SUMMARY OF THE WORK
01 14 00 PROJECT COORDINATION
01 29 00 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
01 32 23 SURVEY AND LAYOUT DATA
01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 42 19 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
01 45 10 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
01 52 00 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS
01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
01 77 00 PROJECT CLOSEOUT
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 16 BUILDING DEMOLITION
02 81 00 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING WASTE
MATERIAL
02 82 06 AIR MONITORING - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
02 82 07 WORKER PROTECTION
02 82 08 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
02 82 13.05 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS
02 82 17 TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES
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02 82 18 TEMPORARY FACILITIES
02 82 19 DECONTAMINATION UNITS
02 82 25 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION
02 82 26 WORK AREA CLEARANCE
02 82 33 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING WASTE MATERIAL
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
DIVISION 26- ELECTRICAL
26 00 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 11 00 SITE PREPARATION
31 23 13 EARTHWORK FOR SITEWORK
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 92 19 SEEDING
END OF SECTION 00 01 10
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BID NUMBER: SB # 7678
DATE: September 21, 2026
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Business Affairs - Purchasing Section
St. Denis Hall/ 200 Sam Sibley Dr.
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497
(318) 357-6474
email: purchasing@nsula.edu
INVITATION FOR BID: Sealed bid, subject to the conditions herein stated and attached hereto, will be received
at this office until 2:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2026, and then publicly opened for furnishing the
items and/or services as described below for Northwestern State University:
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: A mandatory Prebid conference will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday,
October 13, 2026, at the following location: Conference Room 126 998 South Jefferson, Natchitoches,
Louisiana 71497.
DESCRIPTION
NSU Demolition of Prudhomme Hall Project # 01-107-24-05, JLCB # 223, WBS F.01004741
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In compliance with and subject to the conditions thereof, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid be accepted within thirty (30) days
from date of opening, to furnish any or all of the items (or sections) at the price set opposite each item (or section).
VENDOR NAME SIGNATURE AUTHORITY (Re: L.R.S. 39:1594(Act 121)
ADDRESS PRINTED OR TYPED NAME / TITLE
CITY, STATE, ZIP FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FIN)
TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL
DATE
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ACCEPTANCE /AWARD
Date of Award and Execution
Recommendation:
Approved:
Ashlee Grayson, Director of Purchasing

SB# 7678
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Bid Forms
All written bids, unless otherwise provided for, must be submitted on, and in accordance with, forms
provided, properly signed. Bids submitted in the following manner will not be accepted:
l. Bid contains no signature indicating intent to be bound;
2. Bid filled out in pencil; and
3. Bid not submitted on NSU's standard forms.
Bids must be received at the address specified in the Invitation for Bids prior to bid opening time in
order to be considered. Any bid received after bid opening time will be returned to sender unopened.
Telegraphic and fax alterations to bids received before bid opening time will be considered provided
formal bid and written alteration have been received and time-stamped before bid opening time.
2. Submission of Bids
Firms/individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this ITB must submit a
bid containing the information specified in this solicitation. The bid must be received in hard copy
(printed) by the Purchasing Office on or before (2:00 PM) Central Daylight Time on the date
specified. FAX or e-mail submissions are not acceptable. Bidders mailing their submittals shall allow
sufficient mail delivery time to ensure receipt of their submittal by the time specified. The submitted
bid must be delivered at the Bidder's expense to:
Attn: Ashlee Grayson
Director of Purchasing
Business Affairs/St. Denis Hall
200 Sam Sibley Drive
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497
ITB #7678
*****Submittals should have clearly printed on all documents and shipping
containers, failure to clearly label submittals may result in rejection. *****
For courier delivery, the street address above and the telephone number is (318-357-6474). It is solely
the responsibility of each Bidder to ensure that their submittal is delivered at the specified place and
prior to the deadline for submission. Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered.
NSU requests that (1) copy of the solicitation be submitted to the Purchasing Office at the address
specified. The bid shall contain original signatures of those company officials or agents duly
authorized to sign bids or contracts on behalf of the organization. A certified copy of a board
resolution granting such authority shall be submitted if Bidder is a corporation. The bid with original
signatures will be retained for incorporation in any contract resulting from this ITB.
3. Required Bid Submittals: The following documents must be submitted in full at the time of the
sealed bid opening:
1. Louisiana Uniform Public Bid Form, including:
a) Base Bid
b) Alternates
c) Acknowledgement
2. Unit Price Form
3. Bid Security
4. Corporate Resolution or other satisfactory evidence of authority
5. Louisiana Contractor's License Number

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6. Signed Instructions to Bidders
Failure to provide any of the above documents at the time of bid submission may render the bid non-
responsive and subject to rejection.
4. Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages: Following the issuance of a Notice to Proceed,
the Contractor shall have seventy-five (75) consecutive calendar days to complete all work. Failure
to complete the work within this timeframe will result in the assessment of liquidated damages at the
rate of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per calendar day, beginning on the first day after the
established completion date and continuing until the work is satisfactorily completed.
5. Prices: The bidder must state the prices (written in ink, in figures) for which he proposes to furnish
each item and shall show the total extended amount for each based on the quantities shown. In case,
however, of conflict between the unit price and the extended amount, the unit price shall govern. Unit
prices should be inclusive of any freight charges.
6. F.O.B: Bid should be FOB Destination/Agency, title passing upon acceptance of merchandise.
Failure to comply with this requirement may disqualify your bid.
7. Standard of Quality: Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable Federal and State
laws and regulations and the specifications contained in the ITB. Unless otherwise specified in the ITB,
any manufacturer's name, trade name, brand, name, or catalog number used in the specifications is for
the purpose of describing the quality level and characteristic required. Bidder must specify the brand
and model number of the product offered in his bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall
be considered as offering the exact products specified in the ITB.
8. Descriptive Information: Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with the
bid information (such as illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data) sufficient for NSU
Purchasing to evaluate quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications in the ITB. Failure
to submit descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected. Any change made to a manufacturer's
published specifications submitted for a product shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If item(s) bid
do not fully comply with specifications (including brand and/or product number), bidder must state in
what respect the item(s) deviate. Failure to note exceptions on the bid form will not relieve the
successful bidder(s) from supplying the actual products requested.
MANUFACTURER'S NUMBERS AND TRADE NAMES: Where the manufacturer's product is
named or specified, it is understood that "or equal" shall apply, whether stated or not. Such name
and number is meant to establish the standard, type, quality, style, etc. Northwestern State
University shall be the sole judge as to whether or not the equipment offered is equal to that
specified.
9. Interpretation of Solicitation/Bidder Inquiries: If Bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any
part or requirement of this solicitation, Bidder may submit a written request for interpretation to the
Buyer-of-Record at dmathias@newmaninc.com Written inquiries must be received in the Newman,
Inc. no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids and must clearly cross-reference
to the bid/solicitation/specification number in subject field of the email request.

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No decisions or actions shall be executed by any Bidder as a result of oral discussions with any
Newman Inc. and/or NSU employee or consultant. Any interpretation of the documents will be made
by formal addendum only, issued by Newman Inc., and mailed or delivered to all Bidders known to
have received the solicitation. Newman Inc. shall not be responsible for any other interpretations or
assumptions made by Bidder.
10. Bid Opening: Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the
ultimate contract award will be given at the bid opening or during the evaluation process. Bids may be
examined 72 hours after request is made. Information pertaining to completed files may be secured by
visiting Northwestern State University Purchasing during normal working hours. Written bid
tabulations will not be furnished.
11. Award: Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration the quality
of the products to be supplied, their conformity with specifications, the purposes for which they are
required, and the time for delivery. Northwestern State University Purchasing reserves the right to
award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids and waive any
informalities.
12. Purchase Order: If any bid or bids are accepted, an initial purchase order or orders for the entire
number of units or part thereof, will be issued not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of bids by the
Owner to the lowest bidder offering products which, in the opinion of the University, meet the
requirements of these specifications.
13. Conditions of Purchase Orders: We will not in any manner be responsible for goods delivered or
work done for our account without a written order. No allowance for boxing or crating. If you cannot
fill order as directed, return for advice. Quantities in excess of the order may be returned or held subject
to shipper's order, expense and risk. By accepting the order, you hereby warrant that the merchandise
to be furnished hereunder will be in full conformity with the specifications, drawing or sample and
agree that this warrant shall survive acceptance of the merchandise and that you will bear the cost of
inspecting merchandise rejected. Northwestern State University reserves the right to purchase
additional quantities at the same price, terms and conditions for a period of ninety (90) days from the
date of order based upon vendor acceptance.
14. Inspection and Acceptance: Upon delivery of each item to the Agency, inspection of the item will
be made by Northwestern State University, or their representative, at the point of delivery, or in special
cases, at point of origin. Acceptance of the item will be made after inspection determines that all
requirements of the specifications and the proposal have been met.
15. U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number: Vendor must include an IRS Form W-9 and enter your
taxpayer identification number in the appropriate space on the Specifications and Bid Form Page. For
individuals and sole proprietors, this is your social security number. For other entities, it is your
employer identification number. PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT YOUR TAX
I.D. NUMBER.
16. Taxes: The State is exempt from sales/use tax. Vendor is responsible for including all other
applicable taxes in the bid price.

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17. New Products: Unless specifically called for in the ITB, all products for purchase must
be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. No remanufactured,
demonstrator, used or irregular product will be considered for purchase unless otherwise specified
in the ITB. The manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the ITB.
18. Contract Renewals: Upon Agreement of Northwestern State University Purchasing and the
contractor, an open-ended requirements contract may be extended for 2 additional 12-month periods
at the same prices, terms and conditions. In such cases, the total contract term cannot exceed 36
months.
19. Contract Cancellation: Northwestern State University has the right to cancel any contract for
cause, in accordance with purchasing rules and regulations, including buy not limited to: (1) failure to
deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2) failure of the product or service to meet
specifications, conform to sample quality or to be delivered in good condition; (3) misrepresentation
by the vendor; (4) fraud, collusion, conspiracy or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with
the University; (5) conflict of contract provisions with constitutional or statutory provision of state of
federal law; (6) any other breach of contract. Northwestern State University has the right to cancel any
contract for convenience at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the vendor. In such
cases, the vendor shall be entitled to payment for compliant deliverables in progress.
20. Default of Contractor: Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a
default and may cause cancellation of the contract. Where the Northwestern State University
Purchasing has determined the contractor to be in default, NSU Purchasing reserves the right to
purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the
contractor with cost in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed charges have been paid, no
subsequent bid from the defaulting contractor will be considered.
21. Order of Priority: In the event there is a conflict between the Instructions to Bidders or General
Conditions and the Special Conditions, the Special Conditions shall govern.
22. Applicable Law: All contracts shall be construed in accordance with governed by the laws of the
State of Louisiana
23. LICENSED CONTRACTOR: A Louisiana State Contractor's License for the classifications of Building
Constructions or Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking, and Dismantling" (Classification 1.10) will be required for this
bid. The Louisiana Contractor's License number must be listed on the outside of the bid envelope.

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24. Discrimination and EEOC COMPLIANCE: The contractor agrees to abide by the requirements
of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of
1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended by the Equal Opportunity Act 1972, and contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of
the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990: Contractor agrees not to discriminate in its employment
practices, and will render services under this contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, disabilities, or in accordance with KBB 2004-54
because of an individual's sexual orientation. Any act of discrimination committed by Contractor, or
failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable shall be grounds for termination of
this contract.
25. Standard Preference:
A. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:1595, a preference not to exceed 10% may be allowed for paper and
paper products manufactured or converted in Louisiana of equal quality. For paper supplied in wrapped reams, each carton
and each individual ream shall be clearly labeled with the name of the manufacturer or converter and the location within
Louisiana where such paper is manufactured or converted. For paper and paper products supplied in bulk or in other forms,
the smallest unit of packaging shall be clearly labeled with the name of the manufacturer or converter and the location within
Louisiana where such paper or paper product is manufactured or converted.
Do you claim this preference? Yes No
Specify Item Number(s)
Name and location within Louisiana where such paper or paper product is manufactured or converted:
B. A preference not to exceed 10% may be allowed for products manufactured, produced, grown, or assembled in
Louisiana of equal quality.
Do you claim this preference? Yes No
Specify Item Number(s)
Specify location within Louisiana where this product is manufactured, produced, grown or assembled:
If so, do you certify that at least fifty percent (50%) of your Louisiana business workforce is comprised of
Louisiana residents?
Yes: No:
[Note: If more space is required, include on separate sheet. Failure to specify above information may cause
elimination from preferences. Preferences shall not apply to service contracts.]
26. Scope of Contract: Furthermore, submittal of any terms and conditions contrary to those of the
State of Louisiana may cause your bid to be rejected. By signing this form terms and conditions which
may be included in your bid are nullified, and contractor agrees that this contract shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

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27. Right to Audit: The Contractor agrees that the University and the Legislative Auditor of the State of
Louisiana shall have access to, and the right to audit and examine, any pertinent books, documents, papers,
and records of the Contractor related to this bid and any resulting contract agreement.
28. Official University Recognized Holidays: The following is a list of officially recognized University
Holidays:
New Year's Day Juneteenth
Martin Luther King Day July 4th
Mardi Gras Day Labor Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
(Members of firm or person authorized to sign bids for corporation)
BIDDERS MUST SIGN IN INK
I M P O R T A N T
Signature Authority: In Accordance with L.R.S.39:1594 (Act 121), the person signing the bid must
be:
a. A current corporate officer, partnership member of other individual specifically
authorized to submit a bid as reflected in the appropriate records on file with the
Secretary of State; or
b. An individual authorized to bind the vendor as reelected by an
accompanying corporate resolution, certificate or affidavit; or
c. An individual listed on the State of Louisiana Bidder's Application as authorized to
execute bids.
By signing the bid, the bidder certified compliance with the above.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNIVERSITY