Fire Suppression System - DMA Bid Cancelled: 08/27/2026 - Addendum No. 1 – Cancellation Date Issued: 08/27/2026 Your reference

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs for removal and installation of a complete fire suppression system at the Hammond Airport Readiness Center, Hammond, Louisiana, with bids due August 18, 2026 and a mandatory jobsite visit required prior to submission.

The scope comprises seven suppression systems: five 50-pound Ansul IND-X Industrial Dry Chemical ABC systems (or equal) for weapons vaults and two 100-pound Ansul IND-X systems (or equal), one for a weapons vault and one for a maintenance bay battery storage room. Existing cylinders exhibit rust and corrosion and are no longer available. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services; perform field verification of dimensions and existing conditions; coordinate with project manager Chuck Finch at (985) 205-7256; and comply with OSHA standards, National Electrical Code, and state and local safety and environmental requirements. Work is restricted to Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, excluding recognized state and federal holidays. The contractor must submit a detailed construction schedule 48 hours before project start, provide all specification sheets for pre-approval, and supply one-year workmanship and project warranty from certificate of completion filing.

The building project value is $1,954,621.00. For bids of $50,000 or more, 5% bid security is required, payable to the State of Louisiana — Department of Military Affairs. Upon award, the contractor must execute Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, from a surety with A.M. Best's rating of A-:VI or higher. Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is required; Builder's Risk Insurance must equal the full contract amount with 10% flood coverage. Progress payments are made monthly at 90% of contract price, with 10% final payment 45 days after recordation of acceptance with the Clerk of Court. Liquidated damages are $100.00 per day for delays beyond the completion date. Louisiana Contractors' License Numbers in Electrical, Telecommunications, and/or Mechanical classifications must appear on the bid envelope. Written inquiries are due August 4, 2026; inquiry responses are due August 11. Bid prices are firm for a minimum of 30 days. Interested vendors must contact Chuck Finch to schedule the mandatory jobsite visit and submit a completed Jobsite Verification Form or signed agency confirmation prior to bidding.