Building Repairs - DMA

The Louisiana Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a contractor for building repairs and renovations at the Gillis W. Long Center located in Carville, LA. The procurement is a competitive bid (RFx #3000023980) soliciting qualified contractors to complete comprehensive interior renovations across multiple rooms including a common room, hallway, bedroom, and utility room. Specific deliverables include removing and replacing approximately 768 square feet of vinyl flooring, 430 square feet of drywall, damaged cabinetry, and countertops, as well as painting 1,545 square feet of walls. The project requires contractors to possess a valid Contractor's License in the appropriate construction classification and be registered in the LaGov vendor system. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bid submission, with interested vendors needing to contact Richard T Gibbens IV to schedule an inspection. Written inquiries are due by December 4, 2024, with responses issued by December 11, 2024, and the final bid submission deadline is December 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. Contractors must provide a bid security of 5% for bids over $50,000 and complete all work within 60 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Builder's Risk insurance with minimum coverage limits based on the project's value. The project has a stated building value of $5,981,277.00, with payment terms including 90% progress payments and a final 10% payment made 45 days after project acceptance. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for work extending beyond the completion date. Contractors are required to provide a one-year minimum warranty on materials and workmanship. The bid will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, required documentation, and the mandatory jobsite verification. Bidders must provide a completed Jobsite Verification Form or a signed agency letter confirming site visit attendance, with failure to do so resulting in automatic bid disqualification.