New Vacherie Fire Station #20

St. James Parish Government is requesting sealed bids for the design and construction of a new 10,600 square-foot fire station (New Vacherie Fire Station #20, Project No. 23004) for the St. James Parish Volunteer Fire District, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project may be funded in whole or in part with Federal financial assistance, requiring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, FEMA, Louisiana State, and GOHSEP requirements — a decision filter for contractors experienced in federally funded construction.

The scope comprises administration space, three bunk rooms, and a 6-truck double-loaded apparatus bay in a single prime contract on a lump sum basis. Bids must be accompanied by bid security as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders must be properly licensed Commercial Building Contractors. All bidders must acknowledge Federal Contract Provisions (Exhibits A, B, and C) and submit the Certification Regarding Lobbying and Certification Statement for Bids as required conditions of eligibility. Failure to comply with applicable federal requirements may result in bid rejection, award withholding, termination, or other remedies.

Bidding documents, including plans and specifications, are available electronically without charge from Mougeot Architecture (10343 Siegen Lane, Building 7, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810), with contact Eric Spearman, AIA, at (225) 767-1717 or eric@mougeotarchitecture.com. Sealed bids are to be submitted by hand delivery, registered or certified mail, express carrier, or electronically through the Central Auction House website to the St. James Parish Administration Building, 5800 LA Highway 44, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, Convent, LA 70723. The issuing office contact is Ryan Larousse at ryan.Larousse@stjamesparishla.gov.