Plumbing Pipes - DVA Bid Cancelled: 06/10/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 06/10/2025 Your reference

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a qualified plumbing contractor to perform comprehensive renovation services at the Louisiana War Veterans' Home located in Jackson, LA. The project involves extensive plumbing work in the kitchen area, including removal of existing fixtures, jackhammering concrete, hand-digging beneath the foundation, replacing old piping, and reinstalling new plumbing fixtures according to the original floor plan. Contractors must possess a valid Louisiana Contractors' License in Plumbing and/or Mechanical classifications and are required to complete a mandatory jobsite visit with Shannon Sutton (contact: 225-634-4420) prior to bid submission. The solicitation (Bid Number 3000024641) requires vendors to submit a completed Jobsite Verification Form and, for bids over $50,000, include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. Key deadlines include a written inquiry deadline of May 7, 2025, with agency responses provided by May 14, 2025, and a final bid submission deadline of May 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with a public bid opening scheduled via Zoom.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and comply with state regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA requirements. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, with specifications for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and builder's risk coverage. Financial terms include progress payments of 90% during the project, with a 10% final payment after a 45-day lien period, and potential liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. The total project value is estimated at $21,038,507.00, with electronic payment methods including LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger transactions. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. The project is specifically located in East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City, targeting renovations at the Louisiana War Veterans' Home, with strict requirements for dust control and safety standards in a food preparation and healthcare environment.