NIRC BLDG 27 -2nd FLOOR OFFICE RENOVATION DUE 2:00PM OPENS 3:00PM / OPTIONAL PRE-BID 5/30/2024

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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is soliciting bids for the NIRC Building 27 - 2nd Floor Office Renovation project. The project involves a 1,416 square foot buildout and renovation of the Office Area identified as Phase II for an ongoing construction project. The scope of work includes demolition and renovation of the specified area, requiring all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and permits necessary for completion. The contract time is 160 days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for late completion. Contractors must be licensed for Building Construction in Louisiana and are required to provide a 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, and the bid deadline is June 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening via Zoom at 3:00 PM the same day.

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The project location is at the New Iberia Research Center, and contractors must comply with specific medical requirements and security clearances for on-site personnel. The university is a tax-exempt state agency, but that exemption does not transfer to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors. Bidders will be required to submit certain affidavits and documentation related to past criminal convictions, employee verification, and workers compensation insurance within 10 days of the bid opening if selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The pricing terms stipulate that the contractor's overhead and profit markup shall not exceed 16% of the direct cost of the work. The total budget range or award value for this project is not specified.