Maritime Aquatics Facility Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting at the Maritime Center 10/6/2026 at 10:00AM - Clarifications

Delgado Community College is requesting sealed bids for new construction of a maritime aquatics facility on its New Orleans campus under Project No. 40006-R0031602, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Maritime & Industrial Training Center. Only contractors licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150–2192 for Building Construction classification are eligible to bid; bidders must certify license status and display the license number on the bid envelope or face automatic rejection.

The scope includes a new first responder river rescue training pool with pool deck, covered pool equipment pad, a sidewalk connecting to an adjacent school building, and an add-alternate for two restrooms and showers. Bids shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis. Bid security of five percent of the total bid is required, acceptable as certified or cashier's checks or bid bonds issued by surety or insurance companies on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list.

The successful bidder must furnish both a Performance Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing payment of all bills and obligations. Complete bid documents are available electronically without charge from Holly and Smith Architects, APAC, located at 2302 Magazine Street, New Orleans, by contacting (504) 585–1315 or hsa@hollyandsmith.com. Sealed bids must be received at the Delgado Community College Purchasing Office at 501 City Park Avenue, Building 37, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Delgado Community College reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities as deemed in its best interest.