Furnish Labor and Materials for Replacement of TPO Roof @ Garrett Hall Mandatory Pre-Bid Conf. 4/9/2025 / LA Contractor License Required - 4/14/2025

Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking a comprehensive roofing replacement contract for R. Norval Garrett Hall, located at 610 Ned McGehee Drive in Hammond, Louisiana. The procurement involves furnishing labor and materials to install a Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) overlay roofing system over an existing Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) roof, with the base bid targeting approximately 14,825 square feet (25%) of water-saturated roof areas. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with bid documents due by April 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and the final bid opening set for April 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must possess a valid Louisiana Contractor's License and submit a bid bond or acceptable security. Key project requirements include specific unit pricing for wood blocking replacement and water-saturated insulation removal, with a project duration of 90 consecutive calendar days and liquidated damages of $450 per day for schedule overruns. The project will require a 20-year manufacturer's warranty and a two-year contractor's guarantee.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified roofing contractors meeting the state licensing requirements. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment by Southeastern Louisiana University. The project involves complete roof system replacement, including removal of damaged components and installation of new TPO roofing, indicating a substantial capital improvement initiative. The university will likely evaluate bids based on technical capability, licensing compliance, proposed unit pricing, and demonstrated experience in complex roofing replacement projects. The procurement appears to be funded through state and university sources, with no indication of external funding mechanisms or specific budget constraints disclosed in the available documentation.