50018-270002-1.pdf

This addendum issued by Grambling State University's Purchasing Department on July 27, 2026, establishes requirements for the Residential Life Kitchenette Renovations project (IFB 50018-270002). The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Purchasing Conference Room located at 429 Main Street, Grambling, Louisiana 71245. Attendance at this conference is mandatory for all prospective bidders; failure to attend may result in a determination of non-responsiveness and ineligibility for award. The project encompasses kitchenette renovations across three residential halls—Douglass Hall, Robinson Hall, and Wheatley Hall—involving multiple construction divisions including structural demolition, carpentry, thermal protection, finishes, furnishings, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Bids are due August 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with public bid opening conducted via Zoom at 2:45 p.m. CST on the same date. The contract term does not exceed twelve months from award notification unless renewal terms are specified in subsequent solicitation documents.

Pricing must be quoted on a net, firm, F.O.B. Grambling State University Destination basis, inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, insurance, permitting, taxes, and shipping. Grambling State University is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. A mandatory bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price, including alternates, is required and converts to a performance bond upon award. Payment terms are Net 30 following receipt of properly executed invoices and acceptance of deliverables. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 minimum per occurrence, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, naming Grambling State University as additional insured. Contractors must demonstrate three years of prior business operation, obtain Louisiana contractor licensing for projects exceeding $50,000, and comply with OSHA and EPA requirements while providing a written safety program. All bidders must acknowledge all addenda prior to submission.