New Maintenance and Storage Facility at McNeese State University

McNeese State University is requesting sealed bids for complete construction of a new maintenance and storage facility, Bid No. P2700018, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Purchasing Department, Smith Hall, Room 120, 150 Lawton Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Bidders must hold a Louisiana building construction license under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The work scope includes all labor, materials, tools, appliances, and supporting infrastructure to complete the facility within 300 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date.

Bid security must be submitted as a cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond equal to five percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2219. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per consecutive calendar day for work not completed by the contract completion date.

Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty days after receipt except under Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2214 provisions. The project is exempt from sales and use taxes; contractors must register for Louisiana tax exemption through the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP). Within ten days of bid opening, the successful bidder must submit an Attestations Affidavit covering past criminal convictions, employee verification, and workers' compensation insurance certification.

Bid documents are available electronically at no charge through the State of Louisiana Vendor Center, LaPAC, at https://ldoa.louisiana.gov/doa/osp/vendor-resources. A non-mandatory site visit can be arranged by contacting Facilities at 337-475-5887 or facilities@mcneese.edu. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.