Re-Bid #0004 Chiller Replacement Remove and replace 225 Ton chiller - Addendum #1 Correction with correct date July 22, 2026

Southern University at New Orleans is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the removal and replacement of a 225-ton Carrier chiller at the School of Social Work Building located in Orleans Parish, New Orleans City, Louisiana. The project requires complete chiller removal and installation, with all work to be performed within 15 consecutive calendar days during normal working hours in full compliance with national, state, and local codes. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., submit written inquiries by March 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and submit formal proposals by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with public bid opening to follow at the Purchasing Department office. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for March 31, 2026. Qualified contractors must hold a valid Louisiana contractor license for building construction classification and demonstrate professional workmanship, proper debris disposal capabilities, and compliance with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act standards, Fair Labor Standards Act provisions, and EEOC and ADA mandates. Evaluation criteria include bid cost, contractor qualifications, and project completion within the specified 15-day timeline, with liquidated damages assessed at $100.00 per consecutive calendar day for delays.

All bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond payable to Southern University at New Orleans and, if selected, furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Insurance requirements include evidence of workers' compensation with a minimum employer's liability of $1,000,000, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. This federally funded contract is procured through Southern University at New Orleans, and no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced, and no budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the available documentation. Payment terms are within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery and acceptance, whichever is later, and Southern University is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes, which may impact final project costs.