First Street School Renovation (Phase 1)

The City of DeRidder, Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for the First Street School Renovation (Phase 1), consisting of door and window renovation work, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at DeRidder City Hall. A mandatory site visit and examination of existing conditions is required prior to bidding.

Bidders must hold an active Louisiana State Contractor's License unless exempt, and must display the license number on the bid envelope. Within 10 days of bid opening, the apparent low bidder must submit attestations and affidavits certifying criminal conviction status, employee verification compliance, workers compensation insurance status, and that the contract was not secured through employment or payment of a solicitor.

The scope encompasses furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and tools for complete door and window renovation per the attached plans and specifications. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days of contract commencement, and final completion within 135 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays in achieving either substantial or final completion.

Bid security of 5 percent of the bidder's maximum bid price is required in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from an approved surety. All bids remain subject to acceptance for up to 45 days following bid opening, with possible extensions by mutual written consent. Progress payments will be made monthly at 90 percent of work completed for contract prices under $500,000, or 95 percent for prices of $500,000 or more, with the remainder held as retainage. Contract price is subject to adjustment based on actual quantities for any unit-price work items. The successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds within 15 days of receiving the notice of award, and the contract must be executed no later than 60 days after award in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2215. Electronic bidding documents are available from Meyer & Associates, Inc. at (337) 625-8353 or through bidexpress.com.