PRIDE FIRE DIST. - INDIAN MOUND STATION - RESTART CPP 21-ASC-CP-1608 - 25_ADD2_Pride Fire District - Indian Mound Station - Restart

The City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are seeking contractors for the Pride Fire District - Indian Mound Station Restart project (Project No. 21-ASC-CP-1608), which involves constructing a new four-bay fire station and EMS station in Central, LA. The project requires the installation of a comprehensive facility located at the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Liberty Road, with specific deliverables including training rooms, offices, living quarters, and corresponding site improvements. Contractors must possess an active Louisiana state contractor's license in Building Construction and submit required statutory forms regarding contractor responsibility. Bids will be received electronically and via paper submission until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at the Central Branch Library Meeting Room. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the City-Parish reserving the right to reject bids exceeding preconstruction cost estimates or for other just causes.

The procurement includes a specific Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) requirement, with a mandatory 13% minimum participation goal for the contract amount. Bidders must either achieve this EBE goal or demonstrate documented good faith efforts toward meeting the requirement. Bid submissions must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check payable to East Baton Rouge Parish, or a satisfactory bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders should be prepared to meet the financial and performance requirements outlined in the procurement documents. The project represents a significant infrastructure development for the local fire and emergency medical services, focusing on enhancing public safety capabilities in the Central, LA area. Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified licensing, certification, and emerging business enterprise requirements.