Fire Station #4 Renovations

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish, is seeking bids for Fire Station #4 Renovations through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-049, a comprehensive interior renovation project for the fire station located at 2200 Milam Street. The procurement involves extensive interior construction to repair areas previously affected by mold, including renovations to the firefighter dormitory area, restrooms, and associated spaces. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Building Construction and submit a bid bond with their proposal. The project has a 120-calendar day completion timeline, with bids due by 2:00 P.M. on September 25, 2025, and will be advertised on August 21, August 28, and September 4, 2025. Potential bidders can schedule a non-mandatory site visit by contacting Archie Watson at (318) 455-5338. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, evaluated based on criteria including past performance, financial resources, and local support capabilities. The designer's estimated project cost is $275,000.00.

The City of Shreveport has implemented a Fair Share Program with specific requirements for small disadvantaged business participation, setting a goal of 25% involvement for Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/DBE), Fair Share Certified (FSC), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to contract with these designated businesses and provide appropriate documentation. The contractor will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance, and Builder's Risk Insurance. The renovation plans include detailed specifications for updating various station areas such as dormitories, bathrooms, kitchen, day room, and captain's quarters, with careful attention to accessibility, fire safety codes, and functional requirements for modern firefighting personnel. The project scope encompasses architectural finishes, electrical and plumbing fixture replacements, HVAC modifications, and structural improvements, ensuring a comprehensive modernization of the facility while maintaining its operational capabilities.