923456-26-27-2-2.pdf

This is Addendum No. 2 issued by St. Tammany Parish Government Procurement Department for Bid #26-27-2, regarding the St. Tammany Parish Library-Mandeville Branch Renovations project located at 844 Girod Street in Mandeville, Louisiana. The addendum clarifies contract document requirements and confirms that bidders must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, machinery, utilities, and other facilities necessary to complete the renovation work. Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with a mandatory site visit previously scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The project scope includes comprehensive renovations such as removal and replacement of the front entrance feature, installation of impact-resistant storefronts, new carpet tile flooring, concrete flatwork replacement, restroom renovations, new computer and data wiring, and mini-split HVAC installation. The contract term is limited to 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with two alternates available for carpet tile replacement and landscape installation.

The addendum specifically addresses prior product approvals, noting that the YHS 50 FI Impact Resistant and Blast Mitigating Storefront System has been approved for specification section 084100 Impact Resistant Storefront; however, this approval is limited to the specified manufacturer only, and all products must meet the original bid document specification requirements. The project is classified as Building Construction (IIIB construction type) and requires bidders to be properly licensed Louisiana contractors. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for projects in the $250,000–$1,000,000 range, with retainage held at 5 percent for contracts $500,000 and above and 10 percent for contracts under $500,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with funding provided through St. Tammany Parish Government resources, subject to available funding and approval by designated parish members.