NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 1600 N. 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 until

2:00 P.M., November 5th, 2026.

For: West Monroe High School Restroom Renovation 201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, LA 71291

Ouachita Parish School System BID NUMBER: 10-27

Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained from www.centralbidding.com Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at

MU Architecture

211 Augusta Drive,

Calhoun, LA 71225

Telephone: (318) 512-5050

E-mail: munderwood@muarchitecture.com

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com or www.centralbidding in lieu of sealed bids.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.

A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held October 27th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., at the main entrance to West Monroe High School, West Monroe, LA. campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre- bid Conference in its entirety.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

ATTEST:

Ouachita Parish School Board

Tommy Comeaux, President

Todd Guice, Superintendent

Publications Dates: 10-8-2026 / 10-15-2026 / 10-22-2026