NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 1600 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 until 10:00 A.M., December 3, 2026.

For: Riverbend Elementary School Restroom Renovations 700 Austin

West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 Ouachita Parish School Board

Bid Number: 9-27

Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form and may be obtained from the Architect or Central Bidding to all Bonafide Prime Bidders. The awarded General Contractor of the Project is responsible for their own reproduction costs for construction plans. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at

The Architecture Alliance Group, LLC (TA2G) 2002 Auburn Avenue

Monroe, LA 71201

Telephone: (318) 737-7791

The project is classified as Building Construction. 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. Bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically. To submit a bid electronically, bidders must register at Central Bidding by visiting either https://www.centralbidding.com or https://www.centralauctionhouse.com For technical questions relating to the electronic bidding process for Central Bidding call Support 833.412.5717. Fees to submit electronically may apply. Payments of fees are the responsibility of the bidder. Submission of an electronic bid requires an electronic bid bond and a digital signature when applicable.

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.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be November 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Riverbend Elementary School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:

________________________________ TOMMY COMEAUX, PRESIDENT

(Publication Dates) 10/29/26, 11/5/26, 11/12/26

Todd Guice Secretary