PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT October 6, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, Grambling, La. On October 20, 2026 at 2:05, P.M. for: 50018-270010 Assembly Center Wind Damage Repairs, Insurance Claim No. 4A2607MNVB00001. At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on October 14, 2026, at 9am at the Fredrick Hobdy Assembly Center, 100 N. Stadium, Grambling, La 71245. Copies of the specifications may be obtained in electronic format by visiting the State of Louisiana, Office of State Purchasing, LaPAC Web Site, https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=53 Copies of specifications are on file in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, Grambling, La. To obtain a copy of the specifications from Grambling State University, call (318)-274-3280 or e-mail walkere@gram.edu. Bids must be returned to the Purchasing Office at purchasingbids@gram.edu by the due date and time referenced. Bids must be submitted on the forms enclosed with the bid specification, and in strict conformity with the intent of same without modifications. Bids must be signed in ink, dated, and title of person signing the bid should be shown on the bid. Evidence of General Liability Insurance, Auto Liability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance required for this contract. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least thirty (30) days. The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212(B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594(C)(4). An Equal Opportunity Employer. GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA Erin Walker Director of Purchasing TO APPEAR: 10/6/2026 BID DUE: 10/20/2026 203435-oct 13-15-19-3t