Lutcher High School Game Gym Renovations

The St. James Parish School Board is soliciting bids for a comprehensive renovation of the Lutcher High School Game Gymnasium, located at 1876 West Main Street in Lutcher, Louisiana. The project involves extensive upgrades to a 17,062 square foot gymnasium, including floor resurfacing, concessions upgrades, electrical system modifications, and aesthetic improvements. Key deliverables include refinishing the wood gym floor, installing new wall panels, adding safety padding, upgrading electrical and sound systems, and completing mechanical and architectural modifications. The procurement is structured as a single prime contract with a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on November 5, 2024, at 10:00 am, and the final bid submission deadline set for November 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including shop drawings, product data, and samples, and comply with specific technical specifications. The project timeline encompasses a 150-calendar day construction period, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per consecutive calendar day for incomplete work or unresolved punch list items. Contractors are required to be licensed in Louisiana and must provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through BidNet Direct or physical bids to the School Board Office, accompanied by detailed contractor licensing information and compliance documentation. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the St. James Parish School Board reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and waive technicalities. While a specific budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a significant investment in the school's infrastructure. The project includes multiple alternates, such as additional concrete work between the gym and track, test and balance for existing equipment, and refinishing the practice gym floor. Performance and payment bonds will be required for 100% of the contract sum, with normal retainage set at 5% for projects over $500,000 and 10% for projects under $500,000. The renovation is designed to upgrade the existing facility while maintaining its current structural configuration, with careful attention to technical specifications and performance requirements.