NSU Leesville Roof Replacement - Addendum 1

Northwestern State University is seeking sealed bids (Bid Number 7670) for a comprehensive roof replacement project at its Leesville campus located at 3329 University Parkway. The procurement involves a full tear-off and replacement of the existing asphalt shingle roofing system, which includes removing base flashings, installing synthetic underlayment, and implementing new architectural shingles (CertainTeed Landmark Pro or approved equivalent). Key deliverables include continuous ridge ventilation, metal flashing, trim, and associated site-built and pre-finished metal components. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the project site, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Contractors must be licensed in Louisiana for roofing and sheet metal work, and the project allows 75 consecutive calendar days for completion from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. Bid security of five percent of the total bid amount is required, and the project includes three additive alternates for fascia, soffit, and underlayment work.

The procurement does not explicitly designate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though it is subject to State of Louisiana prevailing wage and equal employment opportunity requirements. Contractors must provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract sum and demonstrate specific insurance qualifications, including Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per accident, and Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bidders are required to submit a schedule of values, contractor's construction schedule, and list of subcontractors prior to the first application for payment. The contract award is contingent upon the State Bond Commission's appropriation of funds and will be recorded with the Clerk of Court in Natchitoches Parish upon execution. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, bidders must provide comprehensive documentation and meet strict qualification standards to be considered for this roofing replacement project at Northwestern State University's Leesville campus.