Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Facility Addition

The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is requesting sealed bids for a construction addition to the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Facility in West Monroe, Louisiana, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and mandatory pre-bid conference on September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Successful bidders must hold a Louisiana building construction license under R.S. 37:2150-2192. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference is required for bid eligibility.

The scope is a single-story addition to a non-separated mixed occupancy building, comprising a large meeting room, adjacent offices, and an accessory file storage room with approximately 159 occupant load. Interior walls separating the file room must be fire-rated construction per UL Design No. U465. The north-facing exterior wall must be 1-hour fire-rated construction per UL Design U404. Work spans 43 specification divisions including concrete, structural steel, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, equipment, furnishings, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, and earthwork. Unit pricing applies to fill dirt removal and replacement at an estimated quantity of 2,000 cubic yards.

Bid security equal to 5% of the base bid and all alternates is required in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, with surety on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List or meeting Louisiana requirements. The project qualifies for sales tax exemption, with the Owner designating the successful contractor as its agent. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within 330 calendar days, and $200 per day beginning on the 46th day after substantial completion for incomplete punch list items. The project architect is Land 3 Architect Inc. Bidding documents are available electronically through Centerline BidConnect at no charge, and electronic bids may be submitted through www.bidnetdirect.com.