Summary

This addendum and supporting documentation package pertains to a SUNO Boiler Replacement project at Southern University New Orleans' Arts, Humanities & Gymnasium Building located at 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 (Project No. 25-040). Parish Engineering, LLC serves as the prime consultant for this construction project. The project requires replacement of the existing boiler system and is governed by a 200 consecutive calendar day completion schedule. The pre-bid meeting was held on October 23, 2025, with site visits available Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, coordinated through Mr. Davis at 504-214-0305. The bid deadline is November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM, with sealed bids to be delivered to the Southern University New Orleans Purchasing Office, 6400 Press Drive, Bashful Administration Building, Room #311. The contract includes liquidated damages of $500.00 per day for delays. A Payment and Performance Bond is required per the Instructions for Submittal of Proposals. The facility operates under specific campus holiday schedules and a 2025-26 basketball schedule that must be accommodated during construction coordination.

The estimated project cost (AFC) is $315,000. Inquiries regarding the project will be accepted until November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM and should be directed to Marilyn Manuel at mmanuel@suno.edu, with responses posted on the LAPAC-LA State Procurement website by November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The addendum specifies that a Riello Array Condensing Boiler model is not approved for use on this project. Contractors must comply with all plan and specification requirements regardless of manufacturer acceptance. The project team includes Wynton Johnson and Delwin Davis from Southern University New Orleans and Lance J Bonadona, PE from Parish Engineering. Coordination of work is required to address utility shutdowns and disruptions while maintaining ongoing campus operations during the Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM work window.