50011-ULLAF26210-2.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 50011-ULLAF26210
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- Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
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This is Addendum No. 2 to a solicitation issued by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Purchasing Department for the NIRC-Building 29, 3rd Floor Laboratory Renovation located at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Campus in New Iberia, Louisiana. The project encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and permits necessary for a comprehensive laboratory renovation including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and information technology work. Bids were due on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Solicitation No. 26210, Reference R1629885). The addendum addresses general specifications, prior vendor approvals, and responses to eight contractor questions submitted during the inquiry period. The project timeline requires a start date approximately 4 to 5 weeks from bid opening, with completion required within 280 days of the Notice to Proceed, with no construction timeline extensions permitted. Long lead time items must be factored into the construction schedule.
The addendum clarifies several technical and procurement specifications, including approved vendors and equipment substitutions. UL Lafayette approved specific vendors including Gaudin Equipment (for pumps, vibration isolation, HVAC valves, and humidifiers) and SESCO of Baton Rouge (for lighting fixtures). Regarding product specifications, the addendum confirms that epoxy sinks will be provided by the laboratory casework vendor rather than the plumbing contractor, and specifies that decorative film glazing in laboratory doors must comply with NIH Design Requirements. The addendum rejects a proposed substitution of window thermal multiplane glazing in favor of the specified Kawneer 451 product, citing the requirement for written substitution requests submitted at least fourteen working days prior to bid opening per Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2295(C). Additionally, the addendum clarifies that the structural steel fabricator must be AISC certified while the erector does not require certification, and confirms that the owner will engage and pay for all required testing and inspections as this is a public works project.
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Purchasing Office
P.O. Box 40197 • Lafayette, LA 70504-0197 Office: (337) 482-5396
Fax: (337) 482-5059
July 10, 2026
ADDENDUM NO. 2
PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, SUPERVISION, PERMITS, ETC. NECESSARY FOR THE NIRC-BUILDING 29, 3rd FLOOR LABORATORY RENOVATION, LOCATED AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE CAMPUS, IN NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA.
Due: Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 2:00 PM Solicitation No. 26210 (R1629885)
The following is to be made part of the original specifications as though issued at the same time and shall be incorporated integrally therewith. This addendum shall be acknowledged on the BID FORM when submitted to the Purchasing Department prior to the bid due date/time.
Item No. 1 – General
1. Any generator indicated in specifications and/or prior approved that meets or exceeds the specifications within the prescribed timeline will be accepted. There will be no construction timeline extensions. Long lead time items need to be figured into the construction schedule.
Item No. 2 – Prior Approvals:
1. UL Lafayette takes no exception to the following prior approval, Vendor – Gaudin Equipment.
a. Pumps – Patterson Pump.
b. Vibration Isolation – Vibrio Acoustics.
c. HVAC Valves – Nexus.
d. Electric Humidifier – Pure Humidifier.
2. UL Lafayette takes no exception to the following prior approval, Vendor – SESCO, Baton Rouge.
a. Lighting Fixtures – FINELITE.
Item No. 3 – Contractor Questions:
1. Question – This project is specified with the VWR "Contour" style pull, which is proprietary to VWR.
Please confirm whether standard cabinet pulls are acceptable in lieu of contour.
Response – Acceptable cabinet pulls are listed in SECTION 123553.13 - STEEL LABORATORY CASEWORK AND RELATED PRODUCTS. Please provide one of the listed acceptable manufacturers from PART 2 —
PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS.
2. Question – Regarding the NIRC Building 29 Lab Project, are the sinks epoxy per specs or stainless steel per the plumbing drawings
Purchasing Office
P.O. Box 40197 • Lafayette, LA 70504-0197 Office: (337) 482-5396
Fax: (337) 482-5059
Response – The sinks will be epoxy per the specifications and provided as part of the laboratory casework package by the lab casework vendor. The plumbing contractor will remain responsible for furnishing and installing the associated plumbing connections to sinks.
3. Question – Also, who is to provide the sinks and fixtures?
Response – The plumbing contractor will provide all plumbing fixtures identified in the plumbing fixture schedule except for the epoxy sinks in the lab casework.
4. Question – Lastly, can you provide me with an estimated delivery date for this project?
Response – Start date shall be approximately 4 to 5 weeks from bid opening. As per Front End Documents, Page 1 of 47, COMPLIANCE TO SCHEDULE/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, project to be completed within 280 days of the Notice to Proceed.
5. Question – The spec sheet calls for Kawneer 451. We would like to use Old Castle center set thermal multiplane for window marked A. The information is attached. Please let us know if it is approved for this project.
Response – No. Substitution is rejected. According to the front-end documents, 4.3.2 No substitution will be considered unless written request for approval has been submitted by the Proposer and has been received by the Architect at least fourteen (14) working days prior to the opening of bids, La. R.S.
38:2295(C).
6. Question – The glazing specs calls for Decorative film in Glazing, section 088000. Where is that to be used?
Response – These are for the vision panels in the laboratory doors as per the NIH Design Requirements.
7. Question – Please confirm that the structural steel fabricator and erector does not have to AISC Certified.
Response – Clarification. Steel fabricator must be AISC certified. Erector does not require certification.
8. Question – It appears in the specifications that the owner will engage and pay for all required testing and inspections. Please confirm.
Response – Yes.
This is a public works bid. The addendum MUST be acknowledged with your bid on the BID FORM. For questions related to bidding these projects, please contact the UL Lafayette Purchasing Department at bidquestions@louisiana.edu or 337.482.9051.
Kristi Monet, NIGP-CPP Director, Procurement and Travel University of Louisiana at Lafayette Department of Purchasing mailto:bidquestions@louisiana.edu
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